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Starr Brown, a Black trans woman, was killed in Memphis Tenn. on April 19, 2024. Lit votives are on empty seats with the names and pictures of victims during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Starr Brown, a Black trans woman, was killed in Memphis Tenn. on April 19, 2024. Lit votives are on empty seats with the names and pictures of victims during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
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Starr Brown, a Black trans woman, was killed in Memphis Tenn. on April 19, 2024. Lit votives are on empty seats with the names and pictures of victims during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Starr Brown, a Black trans woman, was killed in Memphis Tenn. on April 19, 2024. Lit votives are on empty seats with the names and pictures of victims during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Corinne Goodwin speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Corinne Goodwin speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Aoife Ward speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Aoife Ward speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Robin Gow reads a poem Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Robin Gow reads a poem Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pictures of victims are seen during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pictures of victims are seen during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Kylin Kamburn speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Kylin Kamburn speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People hold lit votives during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People hold lit votives during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pictures of victims are seen during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pictures of victims are seen during the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Candles lit by Kenny Screen and Ismael Moscat and a bell is rung by Kevin Wilson as Shawn DeVault says the Recitation of Names on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Brenig Ghorm speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Brenig Ghorm speaks Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, during the Transgender Day of Remembrance observation at Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The day memorializes those who have been killed as a result of transphobia while drawing attention to continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Lehigh Valley program was sponsored by the church and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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