International Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs every November around the world, and it is a time when the transgender community and allies gather together to remember the victims of hate violence based on gender identity and gender expression. The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition urges everyone to participate in the ceremony closest to you.
The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition is dedicating the 2014 TDOR to the memory of Alexandra Leos of Memphis (who was murdered September 7) and Gizzy Fowler of Nashville (who was murdered November 12).
The violence against trans people must stop.
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm EST
Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Service
Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga
3224 Navajo Drive
Chattanooga 37411
Thursday, November 20, 7:00-8:30 pm CST
Tennessee Tech University, Prescott Hall, Room 215
Cookeville
Keynote speaker Alex McNeill was appointed the director of the More Light Presbyterians (MLP) in 2013, making him the first openly transgender leader of a mainline denominational organization in the United States. He is a graduate of the Harvard Divinity School and has worked with many organizations including the National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce, the Reconciling Ministries Network, and Believe Out Loud.
Thursday, November 20, 5:00 pm EST
Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
Borchuck Plaza
807 University Parkway
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City 37604
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 pm EST
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Alternative Counseling Center
3105 Essary Drive, Building 1
Knoxville 37918
Thursday, November 20, 4:45 pm EST
Roadside Demonstration near the main Maryville College entrance (502 Lamar Alexander Parkway) at 5:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil and Ceremony on the Clayton Center Patio at 6:00 pm.
Signs and candles provided by Maryville College GSA.
Sponsored by Maryville College GAS, P-FLAG Maryville, and Foothills UU Fellowship.
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Thursday, November 20, 5:30 pm CST
1st Congregational Church
1000 South Cooper Street
Memphis 38104
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Thursday, November 20, 7:00pm CST
Scarritt-Bennett Center (new location!)
1080 19th Avenue South
Nashville 37212
There will be a community reception following the event at 8:15 pm.
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This information was compiled by the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, an organization designed to educate and advocate on behalf of transgender related legislation at the Federal, State, and local levels. Visit the TTPC Facebook page for more information.
graphic by Laurie Murray