On Thursday, November 20th, our community will gather to honor and remember the transgender and gender-expansive lives lost this year, and to celebrate the resilience, joy, and brilliance of our trans communities.

First observed in 1999, Transgender Day of Remembrance began as a vigil to memorialize those lost to anti-transgender violence. Since 2010, Northwest Arkansas has joined cities around the world in this solemn and powerful tradition of remembrance and unity.

We’re deeply grateful to Queer Crafts and Café Lavande for supporting this year’s observance, and to St. Paul’s for their continued commitment to hosting these sacred gatherings for our community.

Join us in reflection, solidarity, and hope as we honor those we’ve lost and uplift the strength and beauty of our trans community.