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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Annual observance held at MCC-DC

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6 years ago

November 21, 2019

Jessica Xavier lights the Candle of Life at the 2019 observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington on Nov. 20. Speakers included Ms. Monroe Alise, Kymberly Gordon of Damien Ministries, Alphonso Davis of the Human Rights Campaign, June Crenshaw of the Wanda Alston Foundation and Tiara Moten of No Justice, No Pride.

Music was provided by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Agape Praise of the Unity Fellowship Church and Jazmin Sutherlin.

The names of the transgender women killed this year were read aloud by community members. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

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The Fredericksburg Pride March wound through downtown Fredericksburg, Va. and ended at Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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