Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)
GIFT holds an annual Orlando Transgender Day of Remembrance event.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which occurs annually on November 20, is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of transphobia and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. (Wikipedia)
This year's event will be held Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at Valencia College East. Tables will be set up at 2 with entertainment starting at 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Inspiratational speakers will be from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm followed by the candlelight vigil and reading of the names at 9:15 pm.
The evening's activities will include poetry readings and performances, inspirational speakers, reading of the names and a benediction.
Organizations Involved:
Equality Florida
HUE: Helping You Evolve
Human Rights Campaign
Lockheed Martin
Out & Equal
Planned Parenthood
Valencia Gay Straight Alliance
Watermark
Current performers are:
Orlando Gay Chorus
Current speakers are:
Dr. David Baker-Hargrove
Kellie Alina
Jennifer Kurzawa
Jean-David Parlier
Sarah Marie Schmidt
Sebastian J. Carreira
Last year's event was held Friday, November 20th, 2015 at Valencia College East. The evening's activities included Poetry Reading and Performances, inspirational speakers, reading of the names and a benediction. Photos are online at Watermark Online.