MIT TDoR Virtual Discussion
2021-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MIT Rainbow Lounge
Rainbow Lounge, near Kendall/MIT T stop
The Rainbow Lounge at MIT will be hosting a Transgender Day of Remembrance Virtual Discussion on Monday, November 22nd from 7pm-8pm with Ronnie Taylor (she/hers) a trans rights advocate and activist. Join her as she dives into the trans experience and a reflection of the current state of trans rights.

Norwell TDoR Vigil
2021-11-21 07:00 | Norwell Common on Rte 123/Main St & River St.
Norwell Common on Rte 123/Main St & River St.
Cosponsored by First Parish of Norwell, UCC Norwell, and Norwell’s Church Hill United Methodist Church.

Lexington Pride Virtual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
2021-11-20 14:00 - 15:15 | MA
As we do every year, LexPride will host a Transgender Day of Remembrance commemoration to honor the lives of people killed in transphobic violence this year. The event will include reflections by local transgender women and nonbinary people of color (those most impacted by transphobic violence), a reading of names, and opportunities to talk about allyship.
This event is sponsored by LexPride and cosponsored by Lexington Human Services, Lexington Human Rights Committee, Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission, Belmont Human Rights Commission, Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, and Network for Social Justice. The event is supported by a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest.

TGI Network of Rhode Island TDoR Service
2021-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
TGI Network of Rhode Island will be holding a special service on November 20th at 7 p.m. commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is an event for remembering and honoring all trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks who’ve lost their lives during the past year due to anti-transgender violence.

Because of concerns over the ongoing pandemic, as well as a desire to make the event accessible to anyone who might have difficulties securing transportation, the event will be held again this year over Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please email: tdor.rhodeisland@gmail.com .

PFLAG Cape Cod Trans Day of Remembrance Virtual Gathering
2021-11-20 13:30 - 15:00 | MA
Join our Cape Cod community and beyond for a virtual celebration of life to honor and remember the victims of anti-transgender violence.
Guest speakers including River Pehrson, Naomi Wright, and Violeta K. Haralampieva, Staff Attorney at PAIR PROJECT. Special performances will include El, Charlie Clark, and O’The Fool.
Sponsored by Eastern Bank and Nauset Interfaith Association, as well as the Cape & Islands Transgender Resource Fund. Learn more at capecodtransfund.com.
Want to help support the Cape Cod transgender community and next year’s TDOR? Donate HERE. Prefer to donate by check? Please send all checks to:
Transgender Day of Remembrance
PO Box 620
Marstons Mills, MA 02648

North Easton Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
2021-11-20 13:30 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA, 143 Lincoln Street, North Easton, Massachusetts
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA (143 Lincoln Street, North Easton)
Join us while we affirm God’s love for all people and remember transgender people, gender-variant individuals, and those perceived to be transgender who have been victims of hate crimes. The service will include a reading of names, guest speakers sharing their stories, and contemplative music. A reception will follow.

Boston Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil + Gathering
2021-11-20 09:00 | Simmons University Academic Quad
Trans Resistance is hosting this year’s Boston Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil + Gathering this Saturday at 2pm on the Simmons University Academic Quad. The event will include performances, speeches, and a slideshow in remembrance of loved ones. We will specifically honor and acknowledge Jahaira DeAlto. A livestream of the event will be available. Follow @Trans Resistance for more details!

Western MA Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
2021-11-20 06:30 - 11:00 | Sojourner Truth Memorial, 121 Pine St, Florence, MA
Join us Saturday, November 20th, to celebrate trans joy and resilience, increase awareness of gender oppression and transphobia, and light a candle for those of us who were unalived by violence and hate.
When: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (EST)
Where: Sojourner Truth Memorial, 121 Pine St, Florence.
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair accessible. All genders’ bathrooms are wheelchair accessible via a ramp.

Vigil – bring signs/flags/resist

Here to Thrive – Open Mic – share a poem/written piece/song/your manifesto

Crafts – candle making and space to write and prepare for open mic

Snacks and Hydration

1:00 – 2:00 – Lunch break, bring your own.

When: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (EST)
Where: Transhealth (due to safety reasons, please not post the address online in any way. You will be directed at the vigil site)
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair accessible. All genders’ bathrooms are wheelchair accessible via an elevator.

Writing Letters to Incarcerated Trans Folks

Collective Quilt Making

Memorial Space

The Center for Hope & Healing TDoR Vigl
2021-11-19 07:00 - 08:00 | The Center for Hope and Healing, 21 George Street, Suite 400, Lowell, MA, 01852

Belmont Candlelight Vigils for Trans Lives
2021-11-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-11-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Belmont Town Green (adjacent to 404 Concord Ave)
November 17-20, Belmont is hosting a labyrinth on the town green commemorating people killed in transphobic violence. All are welcome to visit and move through the labyrinth to reflect on these beautiful lives. On November 17 and 18, join us for candlelit vigils to honor the dignity of these lives in silent reflection. Sponsored by Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance and Belmont Human Rights Commission.

Trans Estate Legal Clinic
2021-10-23 06:00 - 10:00 | BAGLY, 28 Court Square, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
DangerLaw and the Mass Trans Political Coalition will be running an estate planning clinic at the BAGLY headquarters. We will answer your questions and help prepare free or cheap estate planning documents – such as Health Care Proxies, Durable Powers of Attorney, Last Wills, and Declarations as to Remains – to protect against transphobia post-death. Whether you’re unsure about wanting an estate plan, definitely want an estate plan now, or just have questions for our lawyers and paralegals – please come on over! Refreshments will be provided. For questions, call (617) 340-3231 or email annika@dangerlaw.com.

Let Trans Athletes Play
2021-08-01 07:00 - 13:00 | Danehy Park, Cambridge, 99 Sherman Street, Cambridge, 02138, United States
A space for LGBTQ+ youth (especially transgender athletes) to play sports and games with their friends, and to protest the anti-trans bills going around the United States. Our event will feature sports, games, a protest featuring several trans athletes, sign making, merchandise, snacks, and much more! There’s something for everyone regardless of athletic ability!

MTPC Focus Groups
2021-06-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
After a year-long strategic planning process, MTPC has updated its mission and vision. Join us to discuss:

MTPC’s programming
Policy and legislative priorities
Organizational brand

Focus groups will be held May-June virtually on Tuesdays 6-7 PM. Each participant will receive a $100 Gift Card.

There will be only 6 participants per group, space is limited!

Select the link and complete the registration form to join a focus group session: https://forms.gle/6RacZmXsexCE7Xua6

LGBT Elders Conference
2021-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
A virtual one-day conference focusing on interdisciplinary practice and community engagement for people working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults and caregivers.
LGBT Elders Conference Flyer

Focus Groups - MTPC
2021-06-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | MA

Trans Resistance Vigil & March 2021
2021-06-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, 02121
Trans Resistance was formed in June 2020 by Athena Vaughn, Chastity Bowick, and a collective of trans and queer activists in the Boston area who built upon years of contention with the Boston Pride board for being trans-exclusionary in their process, vision, and work and failing to equitably represent the magical TQBIPOC community in Boston.

Jaharia DeAlto Memorial
2021-05-22 12:00 | Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, 02121
Our community lost Jahaira DeAlto; a domestic violence advocate, trans activist, founding organizer of Trans Resistance, mother of Ballroom and so many people who she welcomed into her home so that they could live their truth. Join us at Franklin Park as we gather in honor of a legend and icon. Please consider contributing to her Go-Fund-Me to support expenses, her family, and surviving dog Albi.
If you didn’t have a chance to know Jahaira, here are some tributes to share her impact on the community:

WBUR : ‘The Essence Of Giving Hope’: Remembering Activist And Ballroom Icon Jahaira DeAlto
Boston Globe : ‘The life of whatever room she walked into.’ Friends remember woman fatally stabbed in Dorchester
Out Magazine : Ballroom Legend Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga Reportedly Killed at 42

A Community Conversation on Gender Inclusivity
2021-05-13 14:00 - 15:30 | MA
A Community Conversation on Gender Inclusivity presented by Kimm Topping and Minh Nguyen of kyriQ. Hosted on Zoom from 6-7:30pm. Sponsored by Girls’ LEAP and Simmons University. Register here!

Representing and Respecting Transgender and Non-Binary Clients and People in the Courts
2021-04-15 16:00 - 18:00 | MA
Please join the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Judicial Administration Section Council for a webinar that will help legal practitioners better interact with and advocate for those who identify as non-binary or transgender.
Defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, civil litigators, and court staff will gain key skills that are necessary when working with people who are transgender or non-binary. Whether you are representing a client, putting a witness on the stand, conducting a jury voir dire, or just speaking to someone during a court proceeding, negotiation or other court event, it is important to be familiar with basic terminology and concepts related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
The discussion will be moderated by Shayla Mombeleur, Esq. and led by Connor Barusch, Esq. Barusch (he/they) is a transgender public defender and public defender trainer in Massachusetts, where he has a decade of experience representing clients as a public defender and frequently consults with other public defenders in Massachusetts and throughout the country about working with trans and non-binary clients and witnesses. Barusch has also worked as a trans activist and trainer since 2003.

The program will familiarize attorneys with:

Basic terminology and concepts relating to sexual orientation and gender identity
How to ask people what name and pronouns they would like to use in various situations
Common barriers faced by trans and non-binary people in the court system
Some actions that can be taken with all clients or litigants in order to signal support of transgender/non-binary people with whom they may not know they are interacting

Pricing: MBA Members – Free; Non-members – $50

This session will be hosted using Zoom. Registration is required by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, to participate in this program. After you register with the MBA, please look for an email from MassBar Education with the Webinar ID and Password. The email will be sent before the program on April 15.

Register: www.MassBar.org/Education or call (617) 338-0530

Victory Programs Trans Day of Visibility Open Mic
2021-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | MA
Mobile Prevention Team is hosting an Open mic in honor of TDOV, this event will be open to the public and performances from art work shows, songs and poetry will be done by Trans-Identifying individuals across Boston and Greater Massachusetts.
This event will happen on APRIL 1st from 6 pm – 7:30 pm in our Virtual zoom space, this form to sign up to perform and/or become an audience member for this event.
We are using this sign up form as one of the many steps we will be taking to protect our space from those who may not be coming in with best intentions. When you sign up you will receive a welcome email with the zoom link and password for the event. Remember not to share it with anyone! If someone you know would like to come to the event, please direct them to this sign up sheet.
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If you have any general questions or questions about how your performance might look over zoom and/or concerns, Please email me at ZLocke@vpi.org and i will get back to you within one business day.
Mobile Prevention Team is so excited to be hosting this event and space for Boston and Greater MA’s Trans community, This is a day and event where one can be proud, loud and comfortable in their identity, make a new friend and listen or see some beautiful art made by fellow community members.
This event will be recorded to allow for active closed captioning. (It will not be posted on any platform or shared to anyone)
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Victory Programs opens doors to recovery, hope and community to individuals and families facing homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS.

Trans Rights Priorities for the Biden Administration
2021-03-29 16:00 - 17:30 | MA
A new presidential administration that is supportive of trans rights provides opportunities to make further progress on addressing discrimination and violence against trans people. Join us for a panel discussion of how trans leaders are hoping to make gains during the Biden administration.
This panel is being held to mark the publication of The SAGE Encyclopedia of Trans Studies, edited by Abbie Goldberg and Genny Beemyn. All of the panelists are contributors to the work, and attendees will be given free access to their entries.
Free, but registration required. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/transmvmt
Sponsored by the UMass Stonewall Center and Clark University’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
Panelists:

Kylar Broadus, Founder and Director, Trans People of Color Coalition
Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney, Lambda Legal
Kris Hayashi, Executive Director, Transgender Law Center
Mara Keisling, Executive Director, National Center for Transgender Equality
Shannon Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Moderated by Genny Beemyn, Director, UMass Stonewall Center

COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Forum for Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Community
2021-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | MA, United States
This event was recorded and can now be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/529079910

Join us for an information session about the COVID-19 vaccine. This discussion is co-presented by MTPC, GLAD, and members of the MA Trans Health Coalition. Trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members are often denied care and experience an overall lack of access to information, resources, and support. Medical experts will be present to discuss your concerns and answer questions regarding the safety, availability, and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
ASL interpretation and live captioning will be provided. Register for free below.
