HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 20, 2024 Transgender Day of RemembranceCOLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2024
Transgender Day of Remembrance was established in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of
Rita Hester and Chanelle Pickett, two Black transgender women whose lives were tragically
taken due to anti-transgender violence. This day has since grown into an annual observance in
November to honor the memories of transgender people worldwide whose lives have been cut
short by acts of violence.
This day serves as a vital platform for transgender communities and their allies to bring
awareness to the ongoing threat of violence faced by transgender, non -binary, gender non-
conforming, and two -spirit individuals. It also highlights the pervasive anti-transgender
prejudice and bias present in our society. Transgender individuals face disproportionate levels
of hate crimes and violence, compounded by daily challenges such as discrimination, high
levels of unemployment, and limited access to essential health care.
We recognize and celebrate the transgender, non -binary, gender non -conforming, and two -
spirit members of our families, friends, and neighbors. Our commitment is to ensure Columbia
Heights is a community where everyone can access the support they need to live their fullest
lives. Together, we honor the resilience, strength, and dedication of those working tirelessly
for equity and justice for all transgender individuals. We also solemnly remember and
commemorate the lives of transgender people lost to violence, reaffirming our commitment to
creating a safer and more inclusive society.
As Mayor of Columbia Heights, I, Amdda Marquez Simula, proclaim November 20, 2024 as
Transgender Day of Remembrance.
ada Mai"rquez S' ula, Mayor
November 25, 2024