Transgender Day of Remembrance // Resources and Support

credit: GLAAD website

For those who do not know, today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (also known as TDOR). Today we honor those who lost their lives because of anti-trans violence. The day was started by trans advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor the memory of Rita Hester (who was killed in 1998). In 2016, it was reported that at least 24 trans people were killed in the United States alone.

There will be events around the country today and a quick search online will help you locate one in your area. The structure of the event varies, but generally there will be a portion where speakers will name the people who were killed this past year due to anti-trans violence. For those who want to honor people online, you can read a tribute here.

For those looking for resources, GLAAD has a pretty helpful LGBT resource list [here]. If you work for a trans organization or know of one that might want support, please visit TAIF (Trans Adult Industry Foundation) and contact kristel@grooby.com to see how the organization can help.