Transgender Day of Remembrance

Date: Thursday, November 20

Time:

• Potluck at 6:30 PM
• Entertainment at 8:30 PM
• Karaoke to follow

Location: DAS HAUS, 1640 O St, Lincoln, NE

Cost: Free-will donation for food and entry (recommended donation: $5)

Event Description

Join us for a night of remembrance, resilience, and community as we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance. This evening brings space to reflect, support one another, and celebrate our strength as a community.

We’ll begin with a warm and welcoming potluck, followed by evening entertainment and karaoke to close out the night. Everyone is encouraged to come share food, stories, and support.

Featured Speaker: Jessie McGrath

Jessie McGrath is a recently retired Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney with over 37 years of service. Throughout her career, she handled serious felony cases, including special circumstances murder. Her first murder trial involved the killing of a trans woman on Sunset Boulevard in 1988, an experience that helped shape her lifelong commitment to justice.

Ms. McGrath has also worked in several specialty units, with expertise in consumer protection, cyber-crime, narcotics, and juvenile law. She helped build what is now the Cyber Crimes Division. She earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Now back in her home state, she continues to advocate for equality. She is the parent of five children, three of whom are law-school graduates. She also serves as Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for APLA Health (formerly AIDS Project Los Angeles) and is active with the National Trans Bar Association.

Why You Should Attend

This is a meaningful opportunity to gather in solidarity, honor the lives we’ve lost, and celebrate the power and beauty of our trans community. All are welcome.

Call to Action

Bring a dish if you can, bring friends, and join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and community pride. We hope to see you there.