November 20 is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, founded in 1998 to memorialize those who are killed due to fear of or bias against transgender people. According to one estimate transgender people have a one in 12 chance of being murdered, compared to one in 18,000 for the general population. If you haven't heard about this day, I encourage you learn more by attending UWM's candlelight vigil, which will take place at the UWM Union, Room 179 at 6 pm next Wednesday, November 19.
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