Boston opens new park named after murdered Black transgender woman Rita Hester
The Rita Hester Green opened on June 30 in Boston to mark the end of Pride Month.
July 15, 2025
CONTACTAbout UsCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2025 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
transgender day of remembrance
Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law
The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
November 22, 2024
President Biden, HHS Secretary Becerra mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
"There should be no place for hate in America — and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves," Biden said.
November 20, 2024
Congressional Democrats commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance amid anti-trans GOP push
“Too many transgender people have been killed just for living as their true, authentic selves,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said.
November 20, 2024
25 Years Ago, Rita Hester Was Brutally Stabbed in Her Apartment. Her Family is Still Seeking Closure
Hester’s murder sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance and inspired community action in her hometown of Boston
December 14, 2023
Colorado Springs Honors Trans Victims of Club Q Shooting on Transgender Day of Remembrance
In a city park, friends and loved ones gathered to remember Daniel Aston and Kelly Loving, who were both gunned down at the Colorado Springs queer bar Club Q.
November 20, 2023
Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution
"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
November 20, 2023
Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance: 'No Place for Hate in America'
"We must never be silent in the face of hate," the president said.
November 20, 2023
Trans People Continue to Be Murdered at Extreme Rates as Republicans Push Transphobic Laws
The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report on Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting the disproporionate violence transgender and gender nonconforming people face.
November 20, 2023
Transgender Awareness Week: Why It Matters and How to Observe It
The week highlights not only the challenges faced by trans people but also their resilience and joy.
November 13, 2023