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Trans* Day of Remembrance

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November 20th is Trans* Day of Remembrance. There will be a candlelit vigil in the piazza, to remember those we have lost to anti-transgender hate or prejudice.

The time is yet to be confirmed, but will likely be around 7pm.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — has yet to be solved.

Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender — that is, as a transsexual, crossdresser, or otherwise gender-variant — each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people.

We live in times more sensitive than ever to hatred based violence, especially since the events of September 11th. Yet even now, the deaths of those based on anti-transgender hatred or prejudice are largely ignored. Over the last decade, more than one person per month has died due to transgender-based hate or prejudice, regardless of any other factors in their lives. This trend shows no sign of abating.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends and lovers. Day of Remembrance gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence.

– Taken from taken from RememberingOurDead via TransgenderDoR

If anyone would like to get involved, for example providing readings, please contact trans@warwickpride.org.

The always up-to-date event page from the calendar is here.

First week back and Freshers!

Hi everyone, hopefully you’ve all had amazing summers and we hope everyone who is returning to Warwick this year is settling in nicely (or getting ready to do so!).
We’ll be starting off the new term as we intend to continue and hope that you all join us!

This Monday, you’ll be able to fine Clare clutching the teapot in the Terrace Bar from 4 ’til 6, ready for a chat and a catch-up, so if you’re on campus, make sure that you come and keep her company!

On Thursday we will be running our first Rainbows social of the year, once again meeting in the Terrace Bar at 9, with the intention of getting the Number 12 bus from the Arts Centre Bus Stop at 10pm

Finally, on Friday we will be bringing back Breakfast socials, so make sure you meet Lucy in Cafe Library from 11 – 1, a great way to start the day (or nurse those post-Rainbows hangovers!)

Finally, don’t forget to re-join Pride, which can be done at the Societies Fair (come say hello!), on the Warwick SU website or at SUHQ reception!
We look forward to seeing all of your lovely faces this next year!

Love and Kisses,
The Pride Exec

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