Ways to Recognize and Support In a world where diversity and inclusivity are increasingly celebrated, it’s important to recognize and honor the experiences and identities of all individuals. Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed on March 31st every year, is an occasion dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating transgender and gender-diverse people, as well as raising…
Uniting Against HIV World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, remembering those who have lost their lives to the virus, and showing support for those living with HIV. Established in 1988, World AIDS Day has become a crucial platform for education, advocacy, and reflection,…
Honoring Lives Lost, Celebrating Resilience Every year on November 20th, people around the world come together to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a solemn and important occasion dedicated to honoring the lives of transgender individuals who have been lost to acts of violence and discrimination. It is a day to reflect on the struggles…
November 13th-November 19th Transgender Awareness Week is an important annual event that serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by transgender individuals and an opportunity to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for transgender rights and acceptance. It typically occurs during the second week of November, culminating with Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th.…
Pride Month occurs in June to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising that occurred in Manhattan between the NYPD and the LGBT community. It marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in America and around the world. A year later, on the anniversary of the uprising, the first Pride March was held…
March 31, 2022 by Kelly Nagle and Matthew Tirrell March 28, 2022 was a sad day for equity and social justice in this country. It demonstrated that a deliberate violation of human rights could be enshrined into law. It modeled for other states and democratic nations that local governments are willing to suppress its citizens’…