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'''Transgender Day of Remembrance''', which occurs annually on November 20, is a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of [[transphobia]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Trans Day of Remembrance|url=http://www.masstpc.org/dor/|publisher=Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition|accessdate=2013-11-20|date=2013}}</ref> and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the [[transgender]] community.<ref>{{cite news|last=Millen|first=Lainey|title=North Carolinians mark Transgender Remembrance Day|url=http://goqnotes.com/1091/north-carolinians-mark-transgender-remembrance-day/|newspaper=QNotes|date=2008-11-20}}</ref>
 
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman,<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=G.|title=Biography|url=http://www.gwensmith.com/background/biography.html|publisher=Gwensmith.com|accessdate=2013-11-20}}</ref> to memorialize the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jacobs|first=Ethan|title=Remembering Rita Hester|url=http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=music&sc2=features&sc3&id=83392|newspaper=EDGE Boston|date=2008-11-15}}</ref> Since its inception, TDoR has been held annually on November 20,<ref>{{cite web|title=Transgender Day of Remembrance|url=http://www.hrc.org/campaigns/transgender-day-remembrance|publisher=Human Rights Campaign|accessdate=2013-11-20}}</ref> and it has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an international day of action. In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries.<ref>St. Pierre, E. (2010). TDoR Events and Locations 2010. Transgenderdor.org.</ref>

Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives during the previous year,<ref>
*{{cite news|title=St. Louis Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance|url=http://www.thevitalvoice.com/news/50-latest-news/817-st-louis-observes-transgender-day-of-remembrance|newspaper=Vital Voice|date=2012}}
*{{cite news|title=Transgender deaths commemorated at Brighton vigil|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-11805928|newspaper=BBC News|date=2010-11-21}}</ref> and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film screenings, and marches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gonzalez |first=Yvonne |title=Groups recognize transgender remembrance day |url=http://www.statepress.com/2010/11/18/groups-recognize-transgender-remembrance-day/ |newspaper=The State Press |date=2010-11-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122171533/http://www.statepress.com/2010/11/18/groups-recognize-transgender-remembrance-day/ |archivedate=November 22, 2010 }}</ref>   The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has extensively covered TDoR.<ref>
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=An Introduction to the Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-17|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/17/an-introduction-to-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Transgender Day of Remembrance is Today|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/20/transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=The 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/20/speaking-out/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=An Introduction to Transgender Day of Remembrance 2009|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/16/an-introduction-to-transgender-day-of-remembrance-2009/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Law & Social Change: The True Significance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-16|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/16/law-social-change-the-true-significance-of-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Nov 20th – The Eleventh Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/20/nov-20th-the-eleventh-annual-transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=The Importance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-19|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/19/the-importance-of-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Lives Lost|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-19|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/19/transgender-day-of-remembrance-honoring-the-lives-lost/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Obama Appointee Amanda Simpson Speaks at D.C. Day of Remembrance Event|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/20/obama-appointee-amanda-simpson-speaks-at-d-c-day-of-remembrance-event/}}</ref> GLAAD has interviewed numerous transgender advocates<ref>
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Autumn Sandeen – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-18|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/18/what-does-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Helen Boyd – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-19|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/19/what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you-helen-boyd/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Shannon Garcia – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/20/shannon-garcia-what-does-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Elizabeth Rivera – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/20/elizabeth-rivera-what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Jillian Barfield – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-21|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/21/jillian-barfield-what-does-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Amanda Morgan – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-21|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/21/amanda-morgan-what-does-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Gael Guevara – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-21|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/21/gael-guevera-what-does-the-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Monica Canfield Lenfest – "What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You?"|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-12-01|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/12/01/monica-canfield-lenfest-what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? – Stefanie Rivera|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-17|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/17/what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you-stefanie-rivera/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? -Monica Roberts|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-18|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/18/what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you-%e2%80%93-monica-roberts/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You? -Sassafras Lowrey|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-19|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/19/what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you-sassafras-lowrey/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=What Does Transgender Day of Remembrance Mean to You – Q&A with Ethan St. Pierre|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/20/what-does-transgender-day-of-remembrance-mean-to-you-qa-with-ethan-st-pierre/}}</ref> (including actress Candis Cayne<ref>{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Exclusive Video: Candis Cayne Discusses Being Out as Transgender in Hollywood|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/20/exclusive-video-candis-cayne-discusses-being-out-as-transgender-in-hollywood/}}</ref>), profiled an event at the New York City LGBT Community Center,<ref>{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=New York City's LGBT Center Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-20|accessdate=2011-03-03|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/20/new-york-citys-lgbt-center-observes-transgender-day-of-remembrance/}}</ref> and discussed media coverage of TDoR.<ref>
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Transgender Day of Remembrance's International Scope|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-21|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/21/transgender-day-of-remembrances-international-scope/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Media Coverage of Transgender Day of Remembrance Grows, Remains Respectful|publisher=GLAAD|date=2008-11-24|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/24/media-coverage-of-transgender-day-of-remembrance-grows-remains-respectful/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Remembering the Need for Accurate Reporting on Trans Stories|publisher=GLAAD|date=2009-11-18|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2009/11/18/remembering-the-need-for-accurate-reporting-on-trans-stories/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=Transgender Day of Remembrance: The Role of the Media|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-19|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/19/transgender-day-of-remembrance-the-role-of-the-media/}}
*{{cite news|author=GLAAD|title=NC Radio Station Corrects Anti-Transgender Coverage|publisher=GLAAD|date=2010-11-23|accessdate=2011-03-07|url=http://glaadblog.org/2010/11/23/nc-radio-station-corrects-anti-transgender-coverage/}}</ref>

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