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2002
Connecticut
Vigils
Hartford,
Wyndham HS, PFLAG/Hartford,
Hamden Hill HS, Glastonbury
HS
Hartford
When:
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7pm
Where:
MCC Chapel, 1841 Broad Street, Hartford
More about the church here, map
here.
Detail:
Prayer by Rev George A. Chien [Pastor], Invited speakers followed by
a song. The vigil will end with a dimming of the Chapel
lights, and the extinguishing of each of the 24 candles as each name is
read for that person who has died this past year due to anti-transgender
hate and prejudice. There will be an informal social following the
event with light refreshments and snacks and a showing of a brief video
"In Memory of Rita". The vigil is non-denominational, open
to all.
Other CT Day of
Remembrance Events
Wyndham
HS, Willimantic
Brandon Cardet and their GSA is organizing an
event at the Windham High School in Willimantic, CT. According to Brandon,
the plans are:
"This is
what we have decided to do @ the high school level-I'm going to do
chalking and inside the chalking have information about a person who has
been murdered this year. Also, we are going to do a moment of silence in
the morning and a follow up after school where we will have an open mic
and discuss the days events."
PFLAG/Hartford
Since November
20th is the same evening that they hold their monthly meeting, the group will have a single
lit candle and do a reading of the twenty four names of those who have
died this last year due to anti-transgender Hate and Violence. They
meet every third Wednesday, 7:30 PM at Immanuel Church, 10 Woodland
Street, Hartford.
Hamden Hall, Hamden, CT
The
Gay/Straight Alliance at Hamden Hall [Hamden, CT] is planning a presentation
next Wednesday in their assembly. At the presentation Barbara will
explain what it means to be transgendered, and then each of the students
will give an account of a different person who has been murdered since
the last Day of Remembrance. We will also give out ribbons the next day
to our school community in remembrance of all of the people who have been
so tragically murdered.
Glastonbury
HS, Glastonbury, CT
Gay/Straight
Alliance forum at Glastonbury High School [Glastonbury, CT], for
transgender and straight-ally high school students and faculty. Come to
discuss issues including harassment,
discrimination, or if you need some emotional
support. We're always looking to get as big a turnout as possible,
and everyone always has a chance to say what's on their mind. We can
also help you get your own GSA started. Goes from 7-9 PM at 330 Hubbard
Street, Glastonbury, CT.
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