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    A crowd gathers under the lights on Arcata Plaza.
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    Sister Mary Magna commencing the vigil.
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    Sister Mary Magna, Sister Juana Little, Sister Roman Holiday and Sister Gaia T.
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    A Pride candle lit for the vigil.
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    Beginning the “TRANScending the Veil” ritual.
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    Participants light candles for one another.
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    Sister Juana Little lighting a vigil candle.
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    Attendees listening to the speakers.
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    Sister Gaia T speaking on the megaphone.
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    Frankincense to be burned while reading names of trans people all over the world who have lost their lives to violence and suicide.
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    Attendees at the vigil hold their candles.
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    Sister Gaia T reading names of trans people who have lost their lives to violent hate crimes.
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    Sister Gaia T kneels and Sister Roman Holiday circles the center plaza while the names are read aloud.
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    An attendee holds the lyrics for the sing-along.
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    The crowd comes together for a singalong of “Go in Peace” by Sam Baker.
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    Papa K, founder of Lost Coast Pride, attends in a hat with trans pride colors.
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    Blue belonged to trans elder Reese Lopez, who recently died. Blue is soon to be homeless and needs to be adopted. Email newsroom@northcoastjournal.com if you’re interested in adopting Blue.
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    Judy Mackey honoring her late partner Reese Lopez with their dog Blue.
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    Papa K, Bee Wilson and Alexis.