Flagstaff Mayor to Present Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation on November 19, Followed by Community Remembrance Event on November 20th

Flagstaff Pride is honored to announce that on November 19, 2024, Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett will present a proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) at the City Council meeting. This proclamation acknowledges the significance of remembering transgender lives lost to violence and affirms Flagstaff’s dedication to supporting its trans and gender-diverse residents. Members of the Flagstaff Pride board, including President Zane Jacobs will be present to accept this proclamation on behalf of the organization.

This proclamation precedes a Transgender Day of Remembrance event hosted by Flagstaff Pride in partnership with Northern Arizona University on November 20, 2024. This event will span two locations, providing opportunities for the community to gather in reflection, solidarity, and support.

Event Details for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Date: November 20, 2024
Locations:

  • Office of Inclusion, IMQ, University Union Fieldhouse, Room 134, 1050 Knoles Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86011
  • Flagstaff City Hall Lawn, 211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Event Schedule:

  • 11:00 AM – Doors Open: Connect with community members at the Office of Inclusion.
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Altar and Name Reading: Honor and remember lives lost through a dedicated altar and name reading ceremony.
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Community Time & Chill Space: Refreshments and supportive connections in a welcoming space at IMQ.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – March for Remembrance to City Hall: March in unity with the community.
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Speakers & Performances at City Hall: Hear from Mayor Daggett, community members, and trans artists through poetry, spoken word, dance, and song. Open mic available.
  • 5:30 PM – Vigil & Closing at City Hall: Candlelight vigil with hot chocolate and community support to conclude the day.

Flagstaff Pride invites everyone to join in honoring, remembering, and standing united with the transgender community. Everyone is welcome to attend the whole event or meet at any point that’s meaningful to them. Together, we honor, remember, and stand united.  This day is a time to come together as a community, fostering resilience and remembrance as we support one another.

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