Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were central to the uprising at the Stonewall Inn, marking a major turning point for gay liberation.
Rivera and Johnson also founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), providing housing and support to homeless queer youth and sex workers.
The transgender community does not simply exist within LGBTQ+ culture; it has actively constructed and defended it. From the bricks thrown at Stonewall to the vibrant expressions of ballroom culture and contemporary art, transgender individuals have continuously expanded the world's understanding of freedom and authenticity. To honor LGBTQ+ culture is to actively advocate for the rights, safety, and celebration of the transgender community.