Find events throughout Illinois and Iowa to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual recognition started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor her friend Rita Hester, a transgender woman from Boston killed in 1998. You can also learn more about TDOR’s history and significance here.
November
Nov 16 (1 event)
3:00 pm • Trans Prayer Rally • Arlington Heights IL
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Nov 16
"Pray. Resist. Rise." That's the message of this gathering, to stand for justice, safety and dignity for transgender community members.
Nov 20 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil • Rock Island IL–
Nov 20
Gather with Affirming Congregations of the QC for an evening of prayer, mourning, encouragement, and repentance. "Transgender Day of Remembrance is an important day to lift up the memory of those who have been harmed by prejudice, ignorance, and harmful theology."
