Somerville to Honor Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience Nov. 19

Community invited to honor lives lost to anti-trans violence, reflect, and stand in solidarity

Monday, November 9, 2026

Community members are invited to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Thursday, November 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Tufts Administration Building, second floor Council on Aging community room (167 Holland St).

Each year, Somerville gathers to remember the transgender and gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence, and to honor the strength and resilience of the trans community. The official observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance is Friday, November 20.

The event is free and open to all. The program is an opportunity for community members to join in reflection, mourning, and collective commitment to building a city where all people can live safely and authentically. Guests will be invited to join in reading the names and stories of those lost and will include brief framing remarks from Mayor Jake Wilson and the Health and Human Services Department. Live ASL interpretation will be provided.

For more information about LGBTQ+ programming, events, and resources, please email lgbtqservices@somervillema.gov, or visit somervillema.gov/lgbtqservices.

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ADA Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.

Interpretation/Translation: City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.