By Monica Roberts
We have had in the United States this year 11 trans murders since June. That’s too many, but pales in comparison to what our Brazilian sisters have endured this year.
Trans Lives Matter is the message undergirding all of the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events taking place this week around the November 20 TDOR date. We’re sick and tired of the unemployment and underemployment. We’re sick and tired of the disrespect coming from all directions from family members to the greater society. We’re beyond sick and tired of being harassed, assaulted and murdered for being who we are.
It’s past time to #StopTransMurders here and abroad. It’s also past time for people to recognize that trans lives matter. Trans lives are part of the diverse mosaic of human life. Trans lives are just as worthy of existing on this planet as you cis people who arrogantly hate on us.
And another November 20 is here for us to send that message.
Editor’s Note: For a list of events near you, visit transgenderdor.org.
Monica Roberts, aka the TransGriot, is a native Houstonian and a trailblazing award winning trans community leader. In addition to participating in a long list of panel discussions and speaking engagements to various colleges, groups and conferences over the years, in January 2006 she founded the award-winning blog TransGriot.
*This post originally appeared on TransGriot. Cross-posted with permission as part of our content partnership.
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