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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

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November 20, 2024 Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was created in 1999 by trans advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a Black trans woman murdered in 1998. TDOR continues annually to remember trans people lost to anti-trans violence. This violence is not random—it’s the direct result of systems of white…

Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief

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Current Events, Resources

With the recent election results in, we recognize that this period can still be intense and stressful for trans folks. Political outcomes often amplify issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that may feel challenging to process. To support you through this time, we’ve curated a few resources to help you…

A Letter To Our Community From Our New Executive Director, kai alviar horton

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Trans Lifeline News

July 2024 Dear Trans Lifeline Community, My name is kai alviar horton (he/they). I write you this letter with billowing awe and gratitude to join you all as the new Executive Director at Trans Lifeline. I am committed to holding this honor with dignity and respect for all the lineages of people who are represented…