Top News | What is Transgender Day of Remembrance?
OVER the years, transgender Americans have faced prejudice and abuse because of their sexual orientation. In memory of those who have lost their lives due to this, Transgender Day of Remembrance was created and is observed annual.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is held annually on November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance is known as a day in which Americans remember those who have been killed as a result of transphobia. It was first observed back in 1999 and is held annually on November 20 to draw attention and awareness to the continued violence endured by transgender people. The day marks the end of Transgender Awareness Week, which is observed annually from November 13 to 19. In November 2021, the Human Rights Campaign declared 2021 as the deadliest year for transgender and nonbinary people, reporting that at least 45 transgender or gender non-conforming people have lost their lives. What is transphobia? Much like racism, transphobia is known as ...fear, hatred, disbelief, or mistrust... of transgender people, according to Planned Parenthood. It is often reflected in a number of ways including: Prejudice against transgender peopleIrrational fears or misunderstandings Hurtful language and name calling Bullying, verbal abuse and violence MORE FROM THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY WE REMEMBER Learn about Transgender Day of Remembrance 'LOVE THIS MAN' Lewis praised for wearing rainbow helmet at Qatar GP amid homosexuality ban WOKE BLOKE Brendan O'Carroll says Mrs Brown's Boys was woke 'before woke was invented' A LGBTQ+ WIN Everything to know about the X gender marker on passports COURAGEOUS CAVALLO Brave Aussie player Josh Cavallo comes out as only known gay footballer SILLY RUGGERS Rugby players who dress as women snubbed by charity over LGBT offence fears 
Getty ImagesThe day remember those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia '/ ' What does being transgender mean? Transgender people are apart of the LGBTQ+ community. When you are transgender, it means that your gender identity is the opposite of the one you were assigned to at birth. Those who identify as transgender often go through gender reassignment surgery and hormonal therapy in order to help them transition into the proper gender, also defined as transsexual. The first sex reassignment surgery dates back to 1952 when George Jorgensen Jr became Christine Jorgensen. Some of the most famous transgender influences include Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner, Elliot Page and Zach Barack. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS Source:
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