We are joining the many cities here in Ohio to come together in solidarity for a vigil for Leelah. A beautiful life was cut to short in such a tragic way. She asked that we "Fix Society"....so lets show society that we can make change happen! This will be a short vigil but we feel ... [Read more...]
We are coming together for a vigil. A vigil for Leelah, a vigil for a life that should have never ended in such a tragic way. She said, "Fix Society".. well let's show society that one life matters. This will be a short vigil but one that we feel must take place and one that ... [Read more...]
"Gender needs to be taught in schools"- Leelah "My death needs to mean something"- Leelah Alcorn Justice 4 Leelah @ On Sunday, December 27, 2014, Leelah Alcorn a 17 year old transgender girl wrote a suicide note, posted it on Tumblr and then walked out to a highway and out in front of a semi-truck, ... [Read more...]
We will be gathering in Trafalgar Square to memorialise our sister Leelah Alcorn. Please bring candles and warm clothing. ***London Vigil For Leelah Alcorn Press Release - London, 02/01/2015 On the 28th of December 2014 Leelah Alcorn, a trans girl from Kings Mills, Ohio, was found dead on the Interstate 71, having killed herself. In ... [Read more...]
Candlelight Vigil to Remember Leelah Alcorn Please consider joining us to remember Leelah Alcorn who committed suicide she was a 17-year-old who stepped in front of semitruck last Sunday morning. Date: Saturday, Jan. 3rd 2015 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Out front of Kings High School Address: 5500 Columbia Rd Mason, OH 45040 It is time ... [Read more...]
Please meet us at the site of Candice Rose Milligan's attack for a candle light vigil for Leelah and all trans* people lost to suicide or violence. Let our candles illuminate the darkness that so many transgender people face every day. #LeelahyourlifemeantEVERYTHING #AndiWoodhouse Board members of the Toledo Transgender Resource Organization, EqualityToledo and area leaders ... [Read more...]
"My Death Needs To Mean Something" Join us January 10th as we gather in honor of Leelah's wishes to stand up for the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people everywhere. This event will consist of a few speakers followed by a march. For more information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Leelah Alcorn, ... [Read more...]
We will be gathering to honor and commemorate Leelah Alcorn, a 17 year old trans woman who lost her life too soon. We will meet at Columbus Circle at 5:30 and then around 6 we will move more into the park. Please bring candles, signs, and anything else to show love for Leelah. INVITE ALL ... [Read more...]
We’re having a vigil in Oakland CA on January 23rd, in front of city hall, at Frank H. Ogawa plaza. It starts at 6:30 pm.
In the wake of her suicide, and inspired by the DC March for trans rights, we are hosting a vigil in Lynchburg City to keep up the momentum and continue to push for Leelah's Law - banning conversion therapy as a necessary step to fixing society for our transgendered citizens and youths.