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Brighton Unveils Park Honoring Transgender Activist Rita Hester

7/16/2025

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Rita Hester Green, a vibrant new park in Brighton, Massachusetts, opened on June 30, celebrating the life of Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman tragically murdered in 1998. With inviting dog parks, lush garden beds, and cozy picnic spots, the park stands as a testament to Hester's enduring legacy, inspiring the Transgender Day of Remembrance and honoring those lost to anti-transgender violence. Local officials gathered to commemorate this significant moment.

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Rita Hester Green, a vibrant new park in Brighton, Massachusetts, opened on June 30, celebrating the life of Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman tragically murdered in 1998. With inviting dog parks, lush garden beds, and cozy picnic spots, the park stands as a testament to Hester's enduring legacy, inspiring the Transgender Day of Remembrance and honoring those lost to anti-transgender violence. Local officials gathered to commemorate this significant moment.