November Virtual Display #2: Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

A row of trans pride flags along a curb.

Clark College student library workers Rebekah Semrau and Olivija Langaityte assisted in the creation of this post.

Note: This blog contains links that reference anti-trans violence and the murder of transgender people.

The week of November 13th-19th is recognized as Transgender Awareness Week. The following day, November 20th, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. According to GLAAD, Transgender Awareness Week brings attention to the trans community and the issues that they face, while Trans Day of Remembrance is a tribute to transgender people who were killed due to anti-trans violence each year. Clark College Libraries recognizes the importance of this week and created this collection of resources to share about trans people and the trans community.

Follow the links below to check out some ebooks, videos, articles, and other digital resources. To access ebooks, click the link next to “Get It Now At:” and sign in with your lab username and password. Some may have a link at the top of the page that says “Check for full text” instead. Non-Clark Libraries resources do not require a Clark Labs account.

eBooks from Clark College Libraries

The cover of Bordered Lives: Transgender Portraits from Mexico. In the center are two images of a bald Latinx person with a faint mustache. Their eyes are closed in the top image and open in the bottom image.

Bordered Lives: Transgender Portraits from Mexico by Kike Arnal

The cover of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community. The background is overlapping silhouettes of people in different colors.

Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community by Laura Erickson-Schroth

The cover of Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity. The cover image is a vintage photo of two black people, one wearing a suit and one wearing a dress.

Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton

The cover of Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution. Above and below the title are pink, purple, and blue painted stripes.

Transgender History by Susan Stryker

Outside Resources

Articles

9 Questions About Trans Issues You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask

“From pronouns to sports to puberty blockers, here are answers to the most common questions about trans issues.”

From ‘Disclosure’ to ‘Pose’: What movies, shows to watch during Transgender Awareness Week

“One way the public can educate themselves about the transgender community is by watching movies, television shows and documentaries that reflect the transgender experience or feature transgender talent.”

TMM Update: Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 – TvT

“Gathered data shows an alarming trend of a gradual increase in murders of trans and gender-diverse people per year between 2008 and 2020. However, these figures are not complete. Due to data not being systematically collected in most countries, added to the constant misgendering by families, authorities, and media, it is not possible to estimate the number of unreported cases.”

Transgender Awareness Week starts today. Here’s what you should know

“Starting today, members of the transgender community will recognize Transgender Awareness Week. But it’s not only a chance for them to connect — it’s also a chance for their allies to show up.”

Transgender Awareness Week: Young trans people say they are thriving

‘“Being trans is the third-most-interesting thing about me” is what [Cathy] Renna said she hears from many transgender young people these days. “They want to be seen as multifaceted people – not what they are, who they are. What we are seeing around young people is incredibly inspiring.”‘

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – November 20, 2020

“For generations, transgender people have suffered various forms of abuse (and even death) for challenging the views, notions, and stereotypes around “male” and “female” identity. Every year we set aside November 20 as a Transgender Day of Remembrance. This holiday is meant to honor, commemorate, and memorialize those who face discrimination and stigma (often on a daily basis) across the nation. This holiday is also meant to focus on the persistent struggles transgender people face in their everyday lives, and how others can share their love, support, and hope.”

Understanding the Transgender Community

“Transgender people come from all walks of life, and HRC Foundation has estimated that there are more than 2 million of us across the United States. We are parents, siblings, and kids. We are your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends. We are 7-year-old children and 70-year-old grandparents. We are a diverse community, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as all faith traditions.”