New York GovKathyHochul announces Transgender Awareness Month after winning tight election
On Wednesday, Hochul's office issued the proclamation"to celebrate the trans community in New York State and across the country."
"This November, I'm proud to celebrate Transgender Awareness Month to highlight the countless contributions that members of the transgender community have made to our state," she said in a press release."Along with Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the discrimination and attacks transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary people face across the world.
The state will participate in Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 alongside progressive nonprofit organizations. Per the governor, several landmarks in New York will be lit in the colors of the transgender flag: pink, white, and blue. The landmarks that will be lit include One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Empire State Plaza, State Fairgrounds — Main Gate & Expo Center, Niagara Falls, Franklin D.
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