You know, there are days when the world needs to just stop… and listen.
Trans Day of Remembrance is one of those days.
It’s not a party.
It’s not a protest.
It’s a moment of collective heart — to remember those we’ve lost and to uplift those still here. Every November 20th, communities around the world pause to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who’ve been taken by hate and violence.
It began in 1999, after the murder of Rita Hester — a Black trans woman — whose life, like too many others, was silenced far too soon. Since then, this day has become a call — a call to say their names, to face the truth of the violence still happening, and to promise that we’ll keep fighting for a world where our trans family can live openly, freely, and safely.
Bring your love.
Bring your respect.
Bring your light.
Because mourning and love can live in the same breath — and tonight, we hold both.
As a proud ally, I know this isn’t my lived experience — but it is my responsibility to stand beside you. Because love without action isn’t love at all. I’ll be there… as a friend, as an ally, and as someone who believes that every name we speak deserves to be remembered — and every trans person deserves a lifetime of tomorrows.
So let’s show up. Together.
Wednesday, November 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors
Hosted by TransInclusive Group.
Come to remember.
Come to stand together.
Tonight — and every night — we honor your truth, your courage, and your legacy.
Because as long as we keep saying your names… You never fade.
Because every life — every single one — matters.
