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Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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January 20, 2025 Three decades ago, Congress designated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service. Rather than a day of rest, communities across the U.S. are encouraged to view their time away from work as “a…

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…

An End-of-year Message from Trans Lifeline

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The end-of-year holidays are supposed to be a time when families come together to celebrate joy, create lasting memories, and share the warmth of the festive season. However, for many trans people, spending time with family during this season can…