The Transgender Pride Flag was created by American trans woman Monica Helms in 1999.

The Transgender Pride Flag was created by American trans woman Monica Helms in 1999.

Transgender Awareness Week is observed in November to educate people about transgender and gender non-conforming people and the issues associated with their transition or identity. The week ends with Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on Nov. 20. TDOR was first coordinated in 1998 as a vigil to commemorate transgender individuals lost to violence during that year.

List of Events Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week: 

11/16 - LGBTeas 

11/16 - TransCelebration night

11/17 - TRANS PWR Fest

11/18 - Transgender Awareness Week Keynote Speech with Tracee McDaniel 

11/19 - Trans at Tech: Then and Now

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