National Center for Transgender Equality
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Dear John,
Today, transgender people and our allies stop and pause to honor the
lives of those in our community lost to hate-based violence.
Established over 20 years ago, this solemn day - the Transgender Day
of Remembrance - began as a response to the murder of Rita Hester in
Boston, Massachusetts in 1998.
This year, we have experienced an unprecedented epidemic of violence
against transgender people, especially Black and Latina women. In
2020, at least 37 transgender or gender non-conforming people have
been killed in the United States. Each of these people were partners,
children, parents, friends, loved ones, leaders, and engaged members
of their communities. They were taken far too soon, and each
represents a call to action to stem the violence against trans people.
This means educating the public, advocating for change in government,
and lifting the voices of those still here to demand equality.
That's why today is so important. Each of these beautiful people
deserve to be remembered. We will carry their memories in our hearts
forever, just like all those we've mourned before. Their loss
will serve as a reminder to us each day that we need radical change to
end violence against trans people once and for all. Radical change
like increased access to safe, affordable housing, policies that
protect trans people from discrimination and increase economic
opportunity, the decriminalization of sex work, ending cash bail, and
more.
Please join us today as we hold vigil for the trans lives lost to
violence and recommit to fighting against discrimination and hate in
all forms.
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Sincerely,
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Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen
Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Action
National Center for Transgender Equality
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