Trans Day of Visibility

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March 31, 2015

The International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday dedicated to celebrating transgender/ gender non-conforming people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. We are celebrating TDoV for the month of March and hope you will join some of our events below.

Events surrounding the day include social events, protests, actions, sit-ins, poetry events, and a variety of other activities that emphasize the importance of trans* visibility is in our communities locally and abroad. TDoV exists to build community, celebrate what we have accomplished, and inspire future change.

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Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV 2015) – Is an annual Bay Area event for Trans, GNC, and allied communities to celebrate our accomplishments, community, and inspire future change. The community celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30 to 8pm at the SF LGBT Center.

TDoV 2015 is inspired by/for the community as way to celebrate Trans/ GNC people’s accomplishments and create visibility in all areas or our lives. The event is a collaboration with Trans: Thrive, the Center’s Trans Employment Program (TEEI), community partners and sponsors. Learn more about the history of TDoV below.

The evening will include fabulous entertainment, speakers, music, food and drinks. Everyone is welcome! Evening attire recommended but not expected. Check out more information and ways to get engaged with TDoV 2015 below.

Together we can move beyond Visibility!

#TDoV2015 #BeyondVisibility2015


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More than Visibility:

Last year we were graced with fabulous community leaders and speakers. Hundreds of people showed up for trans visibility, to welcome Janet Mock to San Francisco, and recognize living legend Miss Major. Already in 2015 we are reminded that more work and visibility is needed.

The International TDoV is an annual holiday celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of victories and work that is still needed to save trans lives. The holiday was founded in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of LGBT holidays celebrating transgender people, citing the only well-known transgender – centered holiday is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Global events surrounding the day include protests, actions, sit-ins, poetry events, social events and a variety of other activities that emphasize the importance of trans and GNC lives in our communities locally and abroad. TDoV exists to build community, celebrate what we have accomplished, and inspire future change.

We must continue to bring visibility, honor, and take action for community members who have been killed due to undiscernible violence. In addition TDoV is an opportunity to honor the living, celebrated our elders, and inspire new leaders in our communities. Learn how to get engaged below!

Get Engaged w/ TDoV 2015:

This year more #magic is in the works and we want you to be a part of it. Also, we encourage and want to promote other actions and activities that celebrate TDoV throughout the day and the month of March. Please contact us to share your ideas, events, or questions.

We also invite you to join us in three ways:

1. Show up & share the event

2. Spread the TDoV 2015 love and share your voice #TDoV2015

3. Take action – get engage, sponsor, and volunteer 

Thank you for supporting your local TDoV celebration! – Email us with questions or to get engaged employmentservices@sfcenter.org

 

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