The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This year, the theme for DOR is “Healing for the Community”. In addition to remembering the victims of 2006, we work to heal the survivors. This year’s extended ceremonies sought to heal the wounds of transphobia and oppression, those inflicted by others and those we inflict upon ourselves.

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this moron started verbally harassing two of the girls as they started to cross the street toward the rally. He was arrested immediately.

Unfortunately, the gorls opted not to press charges. After listening to Maria Roman's story of abuse at the hands of Miami police, who can blame them?

Thanks Susan, again for a marvelous job!

Whoever is subject of trans hate should press charges. This discourages repeat offenders. Sometimes this involves difficulties with authorities, but we must not let this deter us. This was the point I made in my speech.