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Title: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: V M on November 20, 2010, 08:12:58 PM
Post by: V M on November 20, 2010, 08:12:58 PM
What did you do?
I didn't have any events that I could go to anywhere nearby so I lit a candle and spent most of the day in solemn reflection breaking into tears in thoughts of those who have been lost
I didn't have any events that I could go to anywhere nearby so I lit a candle and spent most of the day in solemn reflection breaking into tears in thoughts of those who have been lost
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Sandy on November 20, 2010, 08:45:33 PM
Post by: Sandy on November 20, 2010, 08:45:33 PM
To my mind that is what it should be about.
Quiet, solemn, reflection. I would never want it to be about celebration.
While I had to work today, I did take time to sit quietly and reflect and hope.
-Sandy
Quiet, solemn, reflection. I would never want it to be about celebration.
While I had to work today, I did take time to sit quietly and reflect and hope.
-Sandy
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Colleen Ireland on November 20, 2010, 08:57:18 PM
Post by: Colleen Ireland on November 20, 2010, 08:57:18 PM
Quote from: Sandy on November 20, 2010, 08:45:33 PMWhile I had to work today, I did take time to sit quietly and reflect and hope.
I did the same (including having to work...)
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Janet_Girl on November 20, 2010, 10:18:34 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on November 20, 2010, 10:18:34 PM
I also reflected on those who have been taken from us. I was going to go downtown to the remembrance, but the pocketbook said otherwise.
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Sly on November 20, 2010, 11:58:56 PM
Post by: Sly on November 20, 2010, 11:58:56 PM
There was a vigil I wanted to go to, but I had to pass it up since I couldn't get a ride. :/
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: AmberM on November 21, 2010, 12:02:59 AM
Post by: AmberM on November 21, 2010, 12:02:59 AM
I wanted to go to the Vigil in LA but wasn't able to make it. However, I took the day for prayer and reflection. The struggle for justice and equality continues.
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Kendall on November 21, 2010, 01:00:48 AM
Post by: Kendall on November 21, 2010, 01:00:48 AM
I was fortunate to be able to go to the West Hollywood event. I talked with several friends and listened to speeches and the "roll-call" of names. I appreciated that several times speakers noted that the emotional violence of rejection and mockery leads to suicide and living soul-death for those who feel crushed by them. There was a feeling of sadness tempered by determination and hope.
Kendall
Kendall
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on November 21, 2010, 07:54:29 AM
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on November 21, 2010, 07:54:29 AM
We did a vigil in Jackson, MS, over 2 dozen in attendance.
Title: Re: Yesterday was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: V M on November 21, 2010, 09:50:03 PM
Post by: V M on November 21, 2010, 09:50:03 PM
Thank you everyone who posted
Zythyra posted this link in a thread earlier but I felt it warranted reposting because it is a great article that everyone should read
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=18038 (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=18038)
Zythyra posted this link in a thread earlier but I felt it warranted reposting because it is a great article that everyone should read
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=18038 (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=18038)
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Sada on November 21, 2010, 10:01:52 PM
Post by: Sada on November 21, 2010, 10:01:52 PM
bye
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Renate on November 21, 2010, 10:05:36 PM
Post by: Renate on November 21, 2010, 10:05:36 PM
Boston had a good turnout at the Cathedral of St Paul, maybe 400.
We had a few policeman helping us get across the street for a candlelight march through the park.
We had a few policeman helping us get across the street for a candlelight march through the park.
Title: Re: Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: eshaver on November 22, 2010, 06:16:56 AM
Post by: eshaver on November 22, 2010, 06:16:56 AM
This wil come out controversial, but theres no reason for a Trans Day here in the U . S. I say that because this "ONCE GREAT Nation was founded upon Religious freedom . That includes the ability to be free of religion too. With that said , people here should be able to live as free Men and women and have freedom to do what they want with their bodies . ellen