The University of Washington Q Center would like to invite you to
Transgender Day of Remembrance on Thursday Nov. 20th. Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who have been murdered due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Below are the day's events to honor, respect, mourn, and love those we've lost to transphobia and gender violence. All are welcome to attend and please spread the word. "Brown Bag," Q Center (Schmitz 450), 1230-130pm Come to the Q Center, located on the 4th floor of Schmitz Hall, from 1230 to 130 on Thursday, Nov. 20th to take part in an important discussion around global concerns on violence enacted upon transgender or gender variant peoples. Dr. Amanda Swarr, whose work concentrates on South African gender violence post-apartheid, will be speaking briefly about her work on "stabane" murders and facilitating a broader discussion of transgender work in academia. Graduate students working on transgender issues in their studies will also be in attendance. We hope to hear your voice in this important conversation. Candlelight Vigil, 15th Ave NE and Campus Parkway, 630pm There will be a series of speakers followed by the candlelight vigil and proceeded by an open-mic where anyone can share their thoughts, experiences, and respect. TDOR serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn't perform. TDOR 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 indifference and hatred. TDOR reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends, and lovers. TDOR gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in memory of those who have died by anti-transgender violence. Please come honor, respect, mourn, love, and remember with us. UW Q Center Schmitz Hall 450 206-897-1430 qcenter.washington.edu uwqcenter@gmail.com |