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November 13, 2017National Trans March of Resilience
In Our Own Voices Inc. and community members will be honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance by joining efforts in the National Trans March of Resilience showing solidarity within community followed by an Evening of Remembrance coupled with and panel discussion in honor of those lives lost.
In keeping with our mission to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural, and economic survival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People of Color, we commemorate Transgender lives lost to violence and celebrate resilience within our communities. The number of Transgender murders this year alone total 25, the majority of them have Trans women of color. Join us as we march against transphobia, racism, and community and institutional violence.
Event Details:
Monday, November 20th
Time: March at 12pm-2pm
Location for Meet-up: IOOV Offices, 245 Lark Street
March Destination: Albany City Hall
Time: Celebration at 7pm-9pm
Location to Meet: 339 Central Ave
Celebration Destination: The Linda
If you identify as Trans or Gender Non-Conforming and are in need of support, you can access the following resources:
In Our Own Voices Support Line: 518-432-4341
Trans Lifeline
US: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366
The Trevor Project:
1-866-488-7386
