
Last Thursday, November 20, marked the tenth anniversary of the recognition of International Transgender Day of Remembrance . The day was originally conceived following the violent murder of Rita Hester in Boston. The negative media coverage and police treatment of the Hester case - which remains unsolved to this day - prompted the outcry from the LGBT community. The day is recognized through candlelit vigils and rallies held all around the world. Please take a moment to read the names and stories of those who are no longer with us following the last [...]