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Redwood City – Local leaders and residents will raise the Transgender Flag at the Hall of Justice in Redwood City to mark the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was established in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender activist, to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Mass. Since 1999, Transgender Day of Remembrance has been held annually on November 20, and quickly evolved from a local gathering started by Smith into an international event. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors marked this day by Proclamation, unanimously approved on Nov. 1, 2022.
The flag raising will kick off events including the TransACTION Day of Change to follow later in the month. TransACTION Day of Change, to be held on November 18 in Redwood City’s Courthouse Square, will feature resource booths, an Allegiance Wall, reading of the names and a candlelight vigil.
Who: Supervisor Dave Pine (he/him)
Dana Johnson (they/them), member of the LGBTQ Commission and Co-Chair, PRIDE initiative
Where: San Mateo County Hall of Justice Courtyard, 400 County Center, Redwood City
When: Wednesday, November 2, 9:30 a.m.
Media Contact: David Burruto, 650-219-0457
Event will be livestreamed on the LGBTQ Commission Facebook page.
More information on TransACTION Day of Change can be found at https://www.smcgov.org/lgbtq/event/transaction-day-change
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