Every year, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed on Nov. 20 across the country to honor those who have been lost to transphobic acts of violence. Ramapo joined the commemoration with a proclamation and vigil hosted by the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services. The event began with a few […]
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Transgender Day of Remembrance grieves a year’s worth of loss
Ramapo honored Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 21 with a memorial service for victims whose lives were cut short by transphobia. The proceedings were heavily shadowed by the mass shooting at Club Q, a gay club in Colorado Springs, that occurred less than 24 hours before the service. […]
Ramapo students honor victims of trans violence, call out anti-trans injustices
Photo courtesy of Tori D'Amico. The Grove was lined with signs on Nov. 19, each telling the name and story of one transgender person lost to violence in 2021. As students and faculty walked the Grove for Transgender Day of Remembrance, they reflected on the lives of the 47 transgender individuals […]