Blog 11/7/25
TRIGGER WARNING | To the trans & nonbinary community: This post, and events surrounding this day, contain mentions of anti-trans violence and hatred. Please take care of yourself and engage in the way that is best for you. Click here to skip down to TDOR events.
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Every year on November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) honors the memory of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people lost to anti-transgender violence.
In 2025, there have been 46 reported deaths of transgender people due to violence in the United States, according to the tdor.translivesmatter.info project. We honor their names:
Click each name to learn more.
Parker Savarese
Elisa Rae Shupe
Aubrey Dameron
Tahiry Broom
Sam Nordquist
Ervianna Johnson
Amyri Dior
Linda Becerra Moran
Jordan “JJ” Maye
Charlene Cook
Katelyn Rinnetta Benoit
Kaitoria Le’Cynthia Bankz (“Kai”)
Norah Horwitz
Kelsey Elem
Shy’Parius Dupree
Karmin Wells
Charlotte Fosgate
Jonathan Joss
Tessa June
Jax Gratton
Hope Lyca Youngblood
Laura Schueler
Emma Slabach
JJ Godbey
Christina Hayes
Lily-Dawn Harkins
Gabrielle Nguyen (“Cam”)
Kia-Leigh Tabitha Roberts
Kamora Woods
Nathaniel Pabón Cruz (“Nata”)
Arty Cassidy Beowulf Gibson
Dream Johnson
Rosa Machuca
Blair A. Sawyer
Aurora Pellegrina (“Alexa”, “Luna”)
Onyx Cornish
Kasí Rhea (“Kaeyy Holmes”)
Robyn James Post
Lynn Spencer
Blake Sturm
Lillia Holland
Blaze Aleczander Balle-Mason
Scarlett
Tiara Love Tori Jackson
Lia Smith
Marisol Payero
Rest in peace. Rest in power.
Trans people face relentless hostility just for existing. Trans people continue to be a talking point for politicians to spew misinformation and hatred. We condemn this ongoing violence against trans people, and will keep fighting for you.
Let’s come together this Trans Day of Remembrance and honor trans lives. Find an event, resource, or group in Ohio:
In Transition Support Group | ONLINE
EVERY TUESDAY | 4 – 5 PM | FREE
A trans and gender non-confirming peer support for folks ages 18 and over in gender-affirming medical and/or social transition or thinking about transition. Learn more.
(COLUMBUS & ONLINE) Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization
MON – FRI | 9 – 5 PM
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault. Learn more.
Trans Joy Akron’s TDOR Commemoration
NOV 20 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE
Join Trans Joy Akron in honoring the lives of those our community has lost this year. Together, we’ll hold space for remembrance and connection through performances, collaborative art, and a fire ceremony. Follow Trans Joy Akron’s socials to learn more.
Cascade Valley Metro Park – Kayak Access Point | 1212 Cuyahoga St. | Akron, OH 44313
Trans Joy Akron’s TDOR Community Workshop
NOV 22 | 12 – 4 PM | FREE
Join Trans Joy Akron for an afternoon of presentations and resources by and for trans people, designed to help our community thrive. Learn about medical self-advocacy and understanding HRT options, get tested for HIV, and express yourself through art. Follow Trans Joy Akron’s socials to learn more.
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology – 3rd Floor Classrooms | 73 S. College St. | Akron, OH 44308
Queer in Canton’s Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience (All Ages)
NOV 20 | 5 – 9 PM | FREE
Join us to honor trans lives stolen by hatred and violence and recognize the resilience of the trans community. A parent or adult guardian should accompany anyone under 18. RSVP here.
QIC Community Center | 2663 Cleveland Ave. Northwest | Canton, OH 44709
Transgender Day of Remembrance Event
NOV 20 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | FREE
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that honors the lives lost to anti-trans violence. Together, we will honor the memory of those we’ve lost with a reading of their names, a poetry reading, and opportunities to connect with local community organizations. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more.
Walnut Hills Library | 2533 Kemper Ln. | Cincinnati, OH 45206
6th Annual Transform Trans Day of Remembrance: Our Resilience | Our Space
NOV 21 | 6 – 10 PM | FREE
Free community dinner, open mic & live performances, healing art spaces, and more. Come as you are, bring a friend, and spend the evening surrounded by care, creativity, and resilience. Learn more.
Transform House | 6839 Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45236
Pride in the Heights & TransOhio’s Transgender Day of Remembrance Event
NOV 20 | 7 – 8:30 PM | FREE
A special event with Pride in the Heights and TransOhio. Learn more.
Cleveland Heights Community Center | 1 Monticello Blvd. | Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Honoring TDOR Mental Health & Wellness Day
NOV 21 | 4 – 8 PM | FREE
Honor Trans Day of Remembrance/Resilience with an afternoon of activities for trans people, by trans people.
Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique for mental health regulation. Hear a talk on living authentically from a trans elder. Get info and resources on preparing for medical emergencies. Remember the ones we’ve lost during a moment of silence. Write a letter across time. Light refreshments will be served, and a low-sensory area will be available. RSVP required.
Equitas Health King-Lincoln Community Health Center – Mozaic
750 E. Long St., 1st Floor | Columbus, OH 43201
T Talk’s Trans Day of Remembrance
NOV 20 | 7 – 9 PM | FREE
Please plan to arrive after 6:30 PM when doors open. The program will begin at 7 PM and end by 8:30 PM, followed by a short reception that will end at 9 PM. Learn more.
King Ave United Methodist Church | 299 King Ave. | Columbus, OH 43201
TDOR-Dayton 2025
NOV 20 | 7 – 9 PM | FREE
Join Sinclair Community College for this celebration of life and empowerment event with keynote speaker NV (Natasha) Gay. Learn more.
Sinclair Community College – BLDG 12 | 444 W. Third St. | Dayton, OH 45402
Delaware Pride’s TDOR Ceremony & Vigil
NOV 20 | 7 – 8 PM | FREE
A time to recognize and honor the trans individuals who tragically lost their lives at the hands of anti-trans violence, or as a result of harmful anti-trans rhetoric. There will be a presentation including a reading of the names of those we lost in the last year, and opportunity for anyone who would like to speak/share. The ceremony will be followed by a candlelight vigil through downtown Delaware. Learn more.
Merrick Hall – Room 301 | 65 S. Sandusky St.| Delaware, OH 43015
Union County Rainbow Coalition TDOR Candlelight Vigil
NOV 20 | 6:30 – 8 PM | FREE
In unity and remembrance, the Union County Rainbow Coalition invites you to a solemn and heartfelt event. This important occasion is a time to honor and commemorate the transgender individuals who have lost their lives to violence, discrimination, and prejudice. Learn more.
First Congregational United Church of Christ | 124 W. 6th St. | Marysville, OH 43040
9th Annual Full Spectrum Transgender Day of Remembrance
NOV 20 | 6 PM | FREE
Together, we’ll honor and remember the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence through powerful speakers and a heartfelt candlelight vigil. Light refreshments and snacks provided. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
Full Spectrum Community Outreach | 660 W. Earle Ave. | Youngstown, OH 44511
Did we miss an event? Submit your Trans Day of Remembrance events to socialmedia@equitashealth.com.
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