November 20th, 2023
We would like to give a special thanks to an anonymous TranQuility member for their generous donation, covering over 50% of costs, which has made this event possible. We appreciate the efforts of TranQuility in fundraising 20% and to PFLAG for donating 30% of the costs. We also extend our gratitude to UF LGBTQIA+ Affairs for donating 200 trans flags to be handed out to attendants. We could not have done it without you.
History of TDOR
Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as TDOR, is a vigil held yearly on November 20th to raise public awareness of violence against transgender people, as well as, mourn and honor the lives of those who might otherwise be forgotten. This day also provides an opportunity for the City of Gainesville and the surrounding areas to step forward and stand in vigil to remember those who have died by anti-transgender violence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in the Castro district of San Francisco on November 20th, 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman of color who was killed in November of 1998. Now TDOR is being held globally in locations such as Australia, Canada, The Philippines, Russia, South Korea and many more.
For more information please see the links below.
- More Information on TDOR
- Trans Lives Matter slideshow memorializing those lost to anti-trans violence
Resources
Many organizations in the Gainesville area offer resources and a welcoming environment for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Feel free to check out this collection of organizations for more information.
Event Tabling
Groups and organizations who provide services for the transgender community are encouraged to set up a table at this event. Tables are intended to only share information, not to sell products.
Those interesting MUST contact alachuatranquility@gmail.com to be approved.
Approved groups and organizations are encouraged to set-up between 5:30 to 6:45 pm and close-down between 9:30 to 10:00 pm.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Alachua TranQuility at alachuatranquility@gmail.com.
Event Fundraiser
If able, please consider donating to help stage the 2023 TDOR Memorial at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20, 2023
Past TDOR Events
Recorded Live Stream
Sponsored by UF Pride Student Union and will be posted soon!
Resources
Transgender Day of Remembrance Resource PDF
History of TDOR
Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as TDOR, is a vigil held yearly on November 20th to raise public awareness of violence against transgender people, as well as, mourn and honor the lives of those who might otherwise be forgotten. This day also provides an opportunity for the City of Gainesville and the surrounding areas to step forward and stand in vigil to remember those who have died by anti-transgender violence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in the Castro district of San Francisco on November 20th, 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman of color who was killed in November of 1998. Now TDOR is being held globally in locations such as Australia, Canada, The Philippines, Russia, South Korea and many more.
For more information please see the links below.
- Huffington Post article Gwndolyn Ann Smith transgender day of remembrance
- Human Rights Campaign article violence against transgender community
Contact Us
Email the TDOR Planning Committee at
tdor@fltranq.com
Event Tabling
Groups and organizations who provide services for the transgender community are encouraged to set up a table at this event. Tables are intended to only share information, not to sell products.
Groups and organizations are encouraged to set-up between 5:45 to 6:45 and close down between 9:15 to 9:45pm.
Contact us, tdor@fltranq.com for questions or concerns
Event Fundraiser
Your donation will help stage the 2020 TDOR at Bo Diddley Plaza.
GoFundMe.com Transgender Day of Remembrance
Facebook Event Page
Transgender Day of Remembrance Facebook Event Page