Rita Hester (1963-1998) || 20/11/19Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to honour all those who
Rita Hester (1963-1998) || 20/11/19Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to honour all those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence and discrimination.The murder of Rita Hester in her own apartment, two days before her 35th birthday, inspired the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and the TDoR.If listening to people describe Rita Hester is even a fraction as pleasurable as it was to be around her, then she must have been a phenomenon.Rev. Monroe describes her as “ebullient, glamorous, and a ‘sister-diva-friend’ with attitude, sassiness, and style.”“I wasn’t a close friend of Rita’s but knew her like one knows folks in the community where you laugh and lollygag and play catch-up with them,” she told The Daily Beast.Hester was a rock and roll musician and a performer who danced at venues like Jacque’s Cabaret. At the time of her death, she had been out as a woman for several years. She was well established in the community, a beloved and ubiquitous Boston presence. Everyone knew Rita and vice versa. — the Daily Beast331 trans people have been reported murdered worldwide, this year. The real number is estimated to be higher. One of the several ways TDoR can be observed is by supporting trans rights organisations. If, like me, you live in Ireland, check out TENI - the Trans Equality Network Ireland. This organisation is ‘dedicated to ending transphobia, including stigma, discrimination and inequality and continues in the struggle for social, political and legal recognition of trans people in Ireland.’ Mourn the dead, fight like hell for the living. -- source link
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