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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which occurs
annually on November 20, is a day to memorialize those who have been
murdered as a result of transphobia (the hatred or fear of transgender
and gender non-conforming people) and to bring attention to the
continued violence endured by the transgender community.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann
Smith, a trans woman who is a graphic designer, columnist, and activist,
to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts.
Since its inception, TDoR has been held annually on November 20, and it
has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an
international day of action. In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185
cities throughout more than 20 countries.
Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who
lost their lives during the previous year, and may include other
actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film
screenings, and marches.
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