November 21, 2023
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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
[email protected] 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.
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Sister Mary Magna commencing the vigil.
