Multiple Democratic presidential candidates tweeted in support of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday.
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Several of the candidates referenced the fact that 22 transgender Americans have been killed this year.
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In 2019, at least 22 transgender Americans—mostly Black trans women—have been targeted and murdered. We can never stop saying and remembering their names.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we must recommit to seeking justice for the lives taken and ending this epidemic. #TDOR
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 20, 2019
At least 22 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in America this year. Tonight, I’m thinking of them and those whose deaths may never be reported. We must all commit to building a country where transgender Americans are safe, equal, and free. https://t.co/mUfDdBLWCD
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) November 20, 2019
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the memory of those we’ve lost—at least 22 trans and gender non-conforming people killed this year—and recommit to ridding this hate-filled violence from our society. Everyone deserves to live open and proud and free without fear.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 20, 2019
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we #SayTheirNames, and we re-commit to ending this epidemic. #TDoR https://t.co/6mTLM2grTq
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 20, 2019
Castro stated that “91% of murdered transgender people are Black trans women,” and “34% of Black trans women live in extreme poverty.”
91% of murdered transgender people are Black trans women.
34% of Black trans women live in extreme poverty.
We need to alleviate their struggle to make ends meet—see their humanity— and take action to end the violence they face.#TransDayofRemembrance https://t.co/tQlBAha2qu
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) November 20, 2019
“Hateful acts of anti-trans violence have claimed far too many lives—many whose names we’ll never know,” Booker said in his tweet.
“Today we honor them,” he continued. “To those who continue to face discrimination & violence due to transphobia: I see you, I love you, & will never stop fighting for you.”
Hateful acts of anti-trans violence have claimed far too many lives—many whose names we’ll never know. Today we honor them. To those who continue to face discrimination & violence due to transphobia: I see you, I love you, & will never stop fighting for you. #TDoR2019
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Transgender Day of Remembrance was first observed in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester who was killed in 1998. The day is the culmination of Transgender Awareness Week.