Transgender people have been central to the LGBTQ rights movement from its earliest days.
: Transgender women of color, including icons like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson , were instrumental in the 1969 Stonewall Riots , which sparked the modern global LGBTQ movement.
The transgender community is a cornerstone of LGBTQ culture, defined by a rich history of resilience and a diverse spectrum of identities. Transgender individuals identify with a gender different from the one assigned at birth, encompassing a wide range of experiences from trans men and women to non-binary and genderqueer identities. A Legacy of Resilience