Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil at Queens College

On Thursday, November 20th, a Transgender Day of Remembrance candlelight vigil will be held on the Quad to remember those who were lost to anti-transgender violence, while highlighting the significant increase in hate violence against trans people, especially those of color.

6pm - Meetup at the flagpole behind Jefferson Hall and distribute candles

6:15pm - Opening Remarks before walking across the Quad to the fountain near the library

6:30pm - Reading of the names

6:45pm - Closing Remarks

Free transgender Pride ribbons will be provided.

This is a rain or shine event.

Sponsored by the Office of LGBTQIAA+ Programs at Queens College and the Queens College Gender Love and Sexuality Alliance/GLASA, in partnership with the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium and the New York City Council

Co-sponsors: The Alliance of Latin American Students/ALAS at Queens College, the Queens College Hispanic Club, the Queens College Committee for Disabled Students, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority at Queens College, and the CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Queens College, City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, United States

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