Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010

The annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) memorializes individuals who have been killed throughout the world in the previous year because of anti-transgender hatred. Between 2008 and 2009, at least 163 people were murdered because of their gender identity or gender expression. Unfortunately, we do not have good numbers for 2009-2010.

Thursday, Nov 18, 2010

Brandeis University TDOR Vigil

9:00pm-10:00pm at Brandeis University Peace Circle
In honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, TransBrandeis will be holding a vigil after the weekly meeting of Brandeis' queer organization, Triskelion. We'll start by lighting tea candles in the Triskelion Lounge and then walking them up to the Brandeis Peace Circle, where those who feel comfortable will share some words in memory and honor of those lost, and also words of inspiration.
Contact Co-coordinator Zachary Spence at spence@brandeis.edu. for more info.

Greenfield, MA TDOR

Will be holding a Transgender Day of Remembrance event from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

There will be a vigil and community speak out at Court Square in Downtown Greenfield (at the intersections of main and federal street). The reception and youth art gallery are located at NELCWIT Offices at 479 Main Street, Greenfield MA.

For more information contact: sgoldberg@communityaction.us

Friday, Nov 19, 2010

Berkshire TDOR Vigil

7pm - 8pm
Williams College Paresky Center
queer.williams.edu
more info: justin adkins (justin.adkins@williams.edu)

Winchester: TDOR Commemoration

7:30 pm at Temple Shir Tikvah, 34 Vine Street, Winchester, MA 01890
Taan Shapiro will be giving a sermon at Temple Shir Tikvah about TDOR, how part of the book of Isaiah views a person who's transgender and what can we all do to support people who are transgender?

Worcester TDOR

At 6:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, MA 01608

Free and all are welcome

Springfield: TDOR

UniTy will have their TDOR at 7pm at 3300 Main St, Springfield, MA. Refreshments will follow the program. All are invited. For more information contact Deja at dejavudeja@sbcglobal.net.

Williamstown, MA TDOR event

7pm - 8pm at Williams College Paresky Center
http://queer.williams.edu
more info: justin adkins (justin.adkins@williams.edu)

Saturday, Nov 20, 2010

Boston TDOR

6 pm (please note changed time)
Cathedral of St Paul, 138 Tremont St (at Park St T stop), Boston

Our annual observance, with inspirational speakers, community SpeakOut, candlelight vigil, and hot apple cider with snacks and camaraderie afterwards.

Waltham: TCNE and First Presbyterian Church TDOR Observation

6.30PM at the First Presbybterian Church of Waltham, 34 Alder Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Tiffany Club of New England(TCNE) and First Presbyterian Church of Waltham (FPCW) are partnernig to celebrate the 12th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. A potluck supper (bring your favorite yummy dish either prepared by you or bought from your favorite takeout), a screening of the movie, Thy Will be Done, and a time of sharing and fellowship. This is a non-denominational service, all faiths welcome to attend.

Visit the TCNE event page

Rhode Island TDOR

6:00pm
Meet at Youth Pride, Inc. (171 Chestnut St. in Providence), then walk by candlelight to Beneficent Congregational Church (300 Weybosset St., Providence). We will walk back to YPI as a group after the ceremony.
Candlelight service.
You can email us at victor@lifelinesri.org or jaye@youthprideri.org

Chelmsford TDOR Vigil

7-8PM at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church

The Welcoming Congregation Committee of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Chelmsford, will be holding a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance in the chapel, which is located next to the church parking lot.

The church is located at 2 Westford Street. (For those who know Chelmsford, it's the white church on the hill across from the common. Additional parking may be found behind the Old Town Hall across route 4, and in the Municipal lot off Route 4.)

New Hampshire TDOR Vigil & Reception

Vigil at 5pm, reception at 6pm

Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 106 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Please join the New Hampshire Coalition for Transgender Equality (NHCTE) and TransGender New Hampshire (TG-NH) as we mark the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance with a candlelight vigil. The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes individuals who have been killed throughout the world in the previous year because of anti-transgender hatred. Between 2008 and 2009, at least 163 people were murdered because of their gender identity or gender expression.

Immediately following the vigil, the New Hampshire Coalition for Transgender Equality will host a reception inside Grace Church. Come meet the members of this new coalition to hear about our work toward securing legal equality for all New Hampshire residents regardless of their gender identity or expression, and learn how you can get involved.

Refreshments provided!
This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP contact nhtranscoalition@gmail.com
Find NHCTE on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/NHCTE

Sunday, Nov 21, 2010

Northampton TDOR

5 - 6:15pm: Candle-light Vigil begins on the steps of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence (220 Main St.)
Vigil will loop through downtown ending at First Churches (129 Main St.). For more information, email NorthamptonTDOR@gmail.com.