November 20 – Transgender Remembrance Day

Transgender Remembrance Day is Today!

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Today is Transgender Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor the lives of transgender people who have been lost to violence. This year’s Day of Remembrance comes at a time when the transgender community is under attack from all sides. In the past year, over 30 states have introduced legislation that would restrict transgender people’s access to health care and public facilities. Today, we remember those who have been lost, and we stand with those who continue to fight for a better tomorrow.

HISTORY OF TRANSGENDER DAY REMEMBRANCE DAY

This day of remembrance was started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a trans woman who was horrified by the murder of Rita Hester, a trans woman of color. Since then, the transgender day of remembrance has grown into an international movement. Every year, people gather in cities all over the world to remember those who have been killed and to stand in solidarity with the transgender community.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE TRANSGENDER REMEMBRANCE DAY

1. Attend a Transgender Remembrance Day vigil: Join others in your community to honor and remember those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence.
2. Educational workshops: Organize or attend workshops focusing on transgender rights, history, and issues affecting the community.
3. Write letters to policymakers: Advocate for transgender rights by writing letters to local and national policymakers, urging them to support inclusive policies.
4. Donate to transgender organizations: Support transgender-led organizations and nonprofits that provide resources and support to the community.
5. Share transgender stories: Amplify transgender voices by sharing their stories through social media, blogs, or community events.
6. Attend a documentary screening: Watch documentaries or films that highlight transgender experiences and struggles.
7. Create transgender art: Express solidarity through art by creating paintings, sculptures, or other forms of art that celebrate transgender identity.
8. Host a community discussion: Organize a discussion group where people can talk openly about transgender issues and ways to support the community.
9. Read transgender literature: Dive into books, poems, and articles written by transgender authors to gain insights into their experiences.
10. Participate in online forums: Engage in online forums or social media discussions to raise awareness about transgender rights and challenges.
11. Attend a transgender cultural event: Support transgender artists, musicians, and performers by attending their shows or exhibitions.
12. Volunteer at a transgender shelter: Offer your time and support at shelters or organizations that provide housing and assistance to transgender individuals.
13. Organize a clothing drive: Collect clothing and accessories to donate to transgender individuals who may be in need of gender-affirming attire.
14. Host a fundraiser: Raise funds for transgender organizations or individuals in need of financial support for medical expenses or legal fees.
15. Create transgender awareness posters: Design and distribute posters that raise awareness about transgender rights and issues in your community.
16. Participate in a march or protest: Take part in marches, rallies, or protests advocating for transgender rights and equality.
17. Attend a transgender rights workshop: Learn about legal rights and resources available to transgender individuals through workshops and seminars.
18. Offer support to transgender youth: Volunteer at LGBTQ+ youth centers or mentor transgender youth who may be in need of guidance and support.
19. Write articles or blog posts: Use your writing skills to educate others about transgender issues and promote understanding and acceptance.
20. Attend a transgender support group: Join a support group for transgender individuals or allies to connect with others and share experiences.
21. Host a transgender-themed film festival: Organize a film festival featuring movies that center around transgender stories and experiences.
22. Participate in transgender visibility campaigns: Take part in campaigns that aim to increase visibility and representation of transgender individuals in media and society.
23. Advocate for transgender-inclusive healthcare: Support efforts to ensure that healthcare services are inclusive and accessible to transgender individuals.
24. Participate in ally training: Educate yourself on how to be a better ally to the transgender community by attending ally training sessions or workshops.
25. Reflect and honor: Take a moment to reflect on the importance of transgender rights and the ongoing fight for equality, and honor those who have paved the way for progress.
26. Transgender Trivia: Host a trivia game focused on transgender history, notable figures, and current events to educate and raise awareness.
27. Gender Identity Charades: Act out different gender identities and expressions for others to guess in a fun and educational game.
28. Transgender Bingo: Create bingo cards with terms, symbols, and milestones related to transgender rights and identities for a fun and informative game.
29. Pronoun Match-Up: Challenge players to match individuals with their correct pronouns in a memory-style card game.
30. Intersectionality Board Game: Design a board game that explores the intersection of transgender identity with other aspects of identity such as race, class, and ability.
31. Transgender Jeopardy: Adapt the format of the popular game show to quiz participants on transgender history, terminology, and activism.
32. Identity Guessing Game: Have participants write down aspects of their gender identity and expression, then guess each other’s identities based on clues provided.
33. Transgender Pictionary: Draw transgender-related terms, symbols, and experiences for others to guess in this classic drawing game.
34. Activism Role-Playing: Role-play scenarios involving advocating for transgender rights and equality to raise awareness and promote empathy.
35. Gender Identity Guess Who: Create a version of the classic Guess Who game featuring diverse gender identities for players to guess.
36. Transgender Identity Match-Up: Match famous transgender individuals with their achievements, contributions, or quotes in a matching game format.
37. Equality Relay Race: Organize relay races with teams representing different aspects of transgender activism and history to learn while having fun.
38. Gender Identity Jigsaw Puzzle: Assemble jigsaw puzzles depicting transgender symbols, flags, and artwork to promote teamwork and awareness.
39. Inclusive Card Games: Play card games with customized decks featuring transgender-related images, themes, and trivia questions.
40. Transgender Role-Playing Game: Create a role-playing game where players navigate scenarios related to transgender identity, discrimination, and empowerment.
41. Identity Mix-Up Game: Mix up pieces of paper with different gender identities and have participants draw one and discuss their feelings and perceptions.
42. Transgender History Memory Game: Test memory skills with a matching game featuring important dates, events, and figures from transgender history.
43. Empathy Building Storytelling: Encourage participants to share personal stories or experiences related to gender identity and listen with empathy and understanding.
44. Transgender Advocacy Simulation: Simulate advocacy scenarios where players must navigate challenges and make decisions to advance transgender rights.
45. Gender Expression Fashion Show: Host a fashion show where participants can express their gender identities through clothing and accessories.
46. Transgender Identity Timeline: Create a timeline activity where players arrange key moments and milestones in transgender history in chronological order.
47. Identity Identity: Play a game where players match different aspects of identity (gender, race, sexuality, etc.) to explore intersectionality and diversity.
48. Transgender Rights Debate: Engage in structured debates or discussions about transgender rights, policies, and issues to promote critical thinking and awareness.
49. Artistic Expression Showcase: Showcase artwork, poetry, music, or performances by transgender artists and allies to celebrate creativity and diversity.
50. Transgender Awareness Escape Room: Design an escape room challenge with puzzles and clues related to transgender history, terminology, and activism for an immersive learning experience.
51. Transgender Flag Wreath: Create a wreath using the colors of the transgender pride flag to honor and remember transgender individuals.
52. Memorial Candle Holders: Decorate candle holders with transgender symbols or messages of remembrance to light in honor of those lost.
53. Memory Collage: Make a collage featuring photos, quotes, and artwork of transgender activists and individuals who have passed away.
54. Transgender Pride Bracelets: Craft bracelets using beads in the colors of the transgender pride flag to wear as a symbol of remembrance.
55. Remembrance Ribbon Pins: Make ribbon pins in the colors of the transgender flag to wear as a visible symbol of solidarity and remembrance.
56. Transgender Memorial Quilt Square: Create a quilt square featuring symbols, names, or messages to commemorate transgender lives lost.
57. Memorial Shadow Boxes: Decorate shadow boxes with meaningful items and mementos to honor transgender individuals and their contributions.
58. Transgender Pride Sun Catchers: Craft sun catchers using colorful beads or stained glass in the shape of transgender symbols or flags to hang in windows.
59. Memorial Lanterns: Decorate lanterns with transgender symbols and messages of remembrance to light in memory of those who have passed away.
60. Transgender Pride Keychains: Make keychains using beads or clay in the colors of the transgender pride flag to carry as a reminder of remembrance.
61. Memory Jar: Create a memory jar filled with notes, photos, and mementos honoring transgender individuals who have left a lasting impact.
62. Transgender Pride Flower Bouquet: Arrange a bouquet of flowers in the colors of the transgender pride flag to display as a floral tribute.
63. Memorial Bookmarks: Design bookmarks featuring quotes, images, or symbols of transgender pride to use while reading in remembrance.
64. Transgender Pride Candles: Decorate candles with transgender pride colors or symbols to light in memory of transgender individuals.
65. Memory Stones: Paint or decorate stones with names, dates, or messages to create a memorial garden or display honoring transgender lives.
66. Transgender Pride Wall Art: Create artwork using paint, markers, or mixed media to express remembrance and solidarity with the transgender community.
67. Memorial Dream Catchers: Craft dream catchers using beads, feathers, and thread with transgender pride colors to hang as symbols of protection and remembrance.
68. Transgender Pride Wind Chimes: Make wind chimes using materials in the colors of the transgender pride flag to hang outdoors as a tribute.
69. Memory Boxes: Decorate boxes with transgender symbols and images to hold keepsakes and memories of transgender individuals.
70. Transgender Pride Planters: Paint or decorate planters in the colors of the transgender pride flag to hold flowers or plants in memory.
71. Memorial Cross-Stitch: Create cross-stitch designs featuring transgender symbols, names, or quotes to display as remembrance artwork.
72. Transgender Pride Ornaments: Craft ornaments using clay or paper in the colors of the transgender pride flag to hang as symbols of remembrance.
73. Memory Garland: String together photos, symbols, or messages on a garland to create a visual representation of remembrance.
74. Transgender Pride Mosaic: Make a mosaic using tiles or glass in the colors of the transgender pride flag to honor transgender individuals.
75. Memorial Wall Hanging: Create a fabric wall hanging featuring images, words, or symbols of remembrance for transgender lives lost.
76. Rainbow Fruit Platter: Arrange a variety of colorful fruits like strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, and blueberries on a platter to represent diversity and inclusivity.
77. Transgender Flag Cake: Bake a cake and decorate it with the colors of the transgender pride flag – blue, pink, and white – to symbolize solidarity and support.
78. Genderqueer Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and frost them in a mix of blue, pink, and white icing to represent the genderqueer pride flag, celebrating gender diversity.
79. Pride Pasta Salad: Prepare a pasta salad with colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, tossed in a vinaigrette dressing.
80. Equality Sandwiches: Make sandwiches with different fillings and use cookie cutters to shape them into symbols of equality, such as hearts or stars.
81. Diversity Dip Platter: Create a platter with assorted dips like hummus, guacamole, salsa, and tzatziki, served with pita chips and vegetable sticks for dipping.
82. Love Wins Cookies: Bake cookies and decorate them with icing in rainbow colors and messages of love and acceptance.
83. Inclusion Sushi Rolls: Roll sushi with a variety of fillings and colorful ingredients like avocado, cucumber, carrot, and mango for a diverse and inclusive meal.
84. Tolerance Tacos: Prepare a taco bar with different fillings and toppings, allowing guests to build their tacos according to their preferences.
85. Harmony Hummus Bowl: Serve a bowl of hummus with a variety of toppings like olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and olive oil, accompanied by pita bread or crackers.
86. Unity Vegetable Skewers: Skewer a mix of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, grilled or roasted for a flavorful appetizer.
87. Solidarity Smoothie Bowls: Blend together smoothie bowls with colorful layers of fruit puree, topped with granola, nuts, seeds, and fresh berries.
88. Empowerment Energy Bites: Make energy bites using oats, nuts, dried fruits, and honey, rolled into balls and coated with shredded coconut or cocoa powder.
89. Acceptance Avocado Toast: Top slices of toasted bread with mashed avocado and assorted toppings like sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens for a nutritious snack.
90. Respect Rice Paper Rolls: Fill rice paper wrappers with a mix of fresh vegetables, tofu, and vermicelli noodles, served with a dipping sauce for a light and healthy dish.
91. Equity Edamame Salad: Prepare a salad with steamed edamame, mixed greens, quinoa, and a citrusy dressing for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
92. Inclusivity Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Set up an ice cream sundae bar with various flavors of ice cream, toppings, sauces, and sprinkles for guests to create their custom sundaes.
93. Equality Eggplant Parmesan: Bake slices of eggplant coated in breadcrumbs and marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese for a delicious and comforting dish.
94. Diversity Dumplings: Make dumplings filled with a mix of vegetables, tofu, and spices, served with a dipping sauce for a flavorful appetizer or main course.
95. Love Lasagna: Layer lasagna sheets with a rich tomato sauce, spinach, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella, baked until bubbly and golden brown for a hearty meal.
96. Unity Udon Noodle Soup: Prepare a comforting udon noodle soup with a flavorful broth, vegetables, tofu, and garnishes like green onions and cilantro.
97. Peaceful Pizza Party: Make homemade pizzas with a variety of toppings, including traditional favorites and creative combinations, for a fun and interactive meal.
98. Resilience Rice Bowls: Serve rice bowls with a base of cooked rice topped with sautéed vegetables, protein options like grilled chicken or tofu, and a drizzle of sauce.
99. Empathy Empanadas: Fill empanada dough with a savory filling of seasoned ground meat or vegetables, baked until golden and crispy for a tasty handheld treat.
100. Compassion Charcuterie Board: Arrange a charcuterie board with a selection of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers for a sophisticated and shareable appetizer option.

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