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Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil at MN Capitol [FULL]
A vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday. Minnesota's MNclusive Employee Resource Group hosted the vigil, with speakers who included Kat Rohn, the director of OutFront MN, Emma McBride, the executive director of the Council on LBGTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, members of Minnesota state government, and other community members affected by violence against transgender individuals.
Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil held at MN Capitol
A vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance is being held at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday.
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