MAGIC (Metropolitan Area Gender Identity Connection) is a support group for transsexuals in the greater Washington, DC area. Active for over 14 years, we discuss everything from philosophy and feelings to practical matters such as legal issues and medical problems and solutions.

The group is mainly for transsexuals and people considering whether they are transsexual or not, where "transsexuals" may include both female to male (or male to male) and male to female (or female to female). Family, friends, and significant others are always very welcome. Friendly parties such as psychotherapists, physicians, electrologists and so forth, are regular attendees providing professional support and insight.

Resources currently available at this web site include:

Local resources (psychological, medical, legal, etc.)

How to get your name legally changed

Legal code regarding changing your birth certificate

Information on obtaining a new passport

Local jurisdictions policies on human rights

Links to other related local support groups

Remembering Our Dead - Washington DC Metro Area

For more information, go to www.terminalgarden.com/tdc/dor2k2.php

Stephanie Thomas and Ukea Davis Murders

Two transgender teenagers were shot and killed 12 August 2002 in Southeast Washington -- a crime that police said was unusually violent and has left them with few leads. Best friends Stephanie (Wilbur) Thomas, age 19, and Ukea (Deon) Davis, age 18, were found in the front seat of Stephanie's Toyota Camry about 3:25 a.m. at 50th and C streets SE, Washington, DC.

Sgt. Brett Parson, who heads the D.C. police gay and lesbian liaison unit, said a witness reported seeing a man shooting into the Camry and then driving off in a large car, possibly a Ford Crown Victoria. Parson said police are not sure what sparked the shooting. Police are investigating several possibilities, he said, including that the deaths are a hate crime. As of late October 2002, DC Metropolitan Police had not arrested anyone associated with these murders.

2001 Proclamation by Mayor Anthony Williams
Transgender Day of Rememberance

November 28, 2001

A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

WHEREAS, lack of understanding and acceptance of diversity in past years has led to the transgender community, throughout the nation, being subjected to unsolicited acts of violence that have resulted in over 200 deaths within this community; and

WHEREAS, November 28th has been designated by the transgender community as it's National Day of Remembrance; and

WHEREAS, This date is designated to recall and reflect on the violent death of Rita Hester in 1998 and to remember all of the other members of the community who have perished as victims of similar unsolicited acts of violence; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of the District of Columbia are committed to tolerance, understanding, compassion, and acceptance of the diversity of any individual or group of individuals:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, do hereby proclaim November 28, 2001, as TRANSGENDER REMEMBRANCE DAY in Washington, D. C.

Anthony A. Williams
Mayor, District of Columbia