Trans Day of Remembrance Events in Virginia

Events in Central Virginia

11/17 – TransVerses: Hosted at the Golden Lion Community Cafe
1012 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

The evening will highlight experiences from the Trans community that speak to resilience, humor, love, and healing through live storytelling. 
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11/20 – Queer RVA, Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil
6PM @ Scuffletown Park, Richmond, VA 23220

Hold space for the Trans siblings we’ve lost in the US this year. Some candles will be provided. Feel free to bring your own art and flowers. 

11/20 – Equality Loudon, Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMEST – 43454 Crossroads Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

Join Equality Loudoun and local leaders from our affirming community and places of worship as we recognize the continued epidemic of violence against transgender people in our Commonwealth and country

11/20 – Nationz Foundation, Trans Day of Remembrance and Resiliency 
7:00 PMEST @ Diversity Richmond – 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 

Join Nationz Foundation and local leaders from our affirming community as we recognize the continued epidemic of violence against transgender people in our Commonwealth and country.

Events in West Central

11/15 – Transgender Day of Remembrance with Julia Serano: Hosted by Virginia Tech

Join us Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Owens Ballroom for a moderated discussion with Julia Serano. Doors will open at 6 p.m. This moderated conversation will discuss the bans and policies that limit trans futures and their role in the larger narrative of trans liberation.
11/20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience with NationZ Foundation
1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Join NationZ Foundation on 11/20 @ 7PM for their Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience event at Diversity Thrift in Richmond.
 

Events in Southside

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Events in Hampton Roads

11/16 – Pop-up Gender-Affirming Closet: Hosted at ODU

Mane Hub (LGBTQIA+ Cultures Affinity Space)

Pop-Up Closet for students of gender-expansive identities to celebrate Transgender Awareness Week and engage.

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11/20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience: Hosted by Transgender Assistance Program

New Life Metropolitan Community Church, 1000 Sunset Drive, Norfolk, VA 23503

Attendees will experience an emotional program with community leaders and advocates addressing the crowd, poignant musical performances, and a candle light vigil. Three speakers will be featured during this TDOR event. 

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11/20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance Keynote & Vigil Community Dinner at ODU

Webb University Center – North Café, Webb Center

Annual vigil in observance of International Transgender Day of Remembrance honoring the Trans* siblings lost in the previous year. Vigil is hosted by a Trans* community leader who provides a keynote speech.

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11/27 – Kind Notes for Trans Folks: Hosted at Bayside Library

In celebration of World Kindness Day and Transgender Awareness Week, join us as we create and write supportive cards for trans youth and adults. Registration is required.

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Events in Eastern

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Events in Southwest

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Events in Northern

Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) and International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Event: Hosted by George Mason University

On Tuesday November 14th at 5pm, we will be hosting a Trans and Non-Binary Self-Care Event as part of our TAW series, where folks in our community can come together in a space for resilience-building and community. Register on Mason 360.

 On Thursday November 16th at 5pm please join the LGBTQ+ Resources Center, the Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment, UL Mason Square, Student Government, CAPS, and Mason’s LGBTQ+ communities for Mason’s observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will hold space to acknowledge the losses of our last year and spread awareness about the continued violence against trans and non-binary folks. Register on Mason 360 for the event.

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11/20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance Event in Fredericksburg Market Square

11/20 @ 6PM – Fredericksburg Market Square, 214 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Join FXBG FACTS, He She We Ze, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Christ Lutheran Church, and United Methodist Church for an evening of celebrating the resilience of the trans community and honoring those we have lost over the last year.

11/20 – 15th Annual Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance 

11/20 @ 7PM, 2854 Hunter Mill Road – Oakton, Virginia 22124

This will be the 15th year that the TransGender Education Association has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), and various host communities. We hope you will join us at Unity of Fairfax in Oakton to remember those who we’ve lost to hatred and violence

Events in Valley

Trans Awareness Week at JMU: Hosted by James Madison University

DEEP Impact Dialogue: Trans People of Color
11/15 | 7 p.m. | SSC, 1075 

Transgender Day of Remembrance
11/16 |10 a.m. – 3 p.m.| SSC, 1075 

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