What to expect
In the past year, 336 people have been reported as having lost their lives due to transphobic violence. Today we remember them.
Transgender Day of Remembrance was first marked on November 20th in 1999 to memoralise Rita Hester and Chanelle Pickett, two black transgender women who were murdered on November 28th 1998 and 20th 1995 respectively, and others who had been murdered as a result of transphobia. To this day, the Remembering Our Dead project collates an annual list of transgender individuals lost to violence.
This year, we are hosting a candle painting event to give students the opportunity to share their grief, reflect on these losses, and come together as a community. Students are welcomed to decorate a candle and dedicate it to the memory of an individual who has been lost.
Historically, Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked in communities through candle lit vigils where the names of those lost are read. In Bournemouth, the Inclusive Community Church holds a vigil. Following this event, students are welcomed to attend this vigil, and your TNBIGI+ officer will be present to escort any individuals who are interested in attending but nervous to go alone.
This event involves discussion of murder, death, and suicide. If any of these topics are difficult for you, please be conscious of your own limits.
Please be sure to grab a free event ticket before attending so that we can ensure there are enough candles available and otherwise plan to accomodate you!
Accessibility
If you have any questions about the accessibility of any of our events or have any special requirements, please contact subu@bournemouth.ac.uk.