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Today is the 13th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, founded to remember, honor and memorialize those who have been victims of transgender hatred, prejudice and violence. Essentially, these people were killed for simply trying to express and enjoy who they truly were. These deaths are not the result of a tragic accident or evil or something similarly blameless--they are the result of actions made by people turning against one another.
We live in an age where violence is disturbingly unsurprising, but that doesn't mean we should complacently accept it, forget the grim realities surrounding us, or think that someone else is going to stand up for you and the things you believe in. Awareness is instrumental in making a difference, so I urge you to please take a few moments and read about the day of remembrance and look over some of those who have fallen to hate-filled homicide. It was illuminating for me, so I hope you'll be affected in some way too.
Actions motivated by hatred aren't okay, and we must never forget that, nor the victims that have fallen to such prejudice.
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:23pm
- Sumo
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:25pm
Thank you for posting this :)
- Mommy
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:25pm
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- Empty
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:26pm
Ooo never knew about this. Defently i will check those links
- Heavyn
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:28pm
There's a small march/parade in my city for this cause every year. Gets just a little bit bigger each year. They always tell the story of the Stonewall Inn. Such a sad thing. :(
- The Wolf Above Trees
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:28pm
I love how active Aywas is in bringing news about days like this to the forefront of thought. It's moving and very touching. I've already had a candle lit today and am thankful I live in a community that's understanding about this.
- Hauk & Darling
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:29pm
The list of those fallen is so long... It's just terrible :( Thanks, Eri, for posting this. <3
- Limey ♥ Mr. Theron
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:30pm
I had a book about being transgendered for a college class, I ended up sending it to a friend who was struggling with his transgendered identity, and the book not only helped him, it helped his family, too.
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:32pm
Such actions are never justified, no matter the difference in views...
- Sumo
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:32pm
Thank you for posting this :)
Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:24pm
This is very sweet of you c: