were instrumental in the New York City uprising against police harassment, which catalyzed the annual celebration of Pride Month every June.

in Mexico, showing that trans identities are a global, historical constant. Civil Rights Leadership : Trans women of color, such as Marsha P. Johnson Sylvia Rivera

The future of the transgender community within LGBTQ culture lies in embracing , a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw. The struggles of trans people are inseparable from struggles of race, class, disability, and immigration status. A white trans man with access to healthcare has a vastly different experience than a Black trans woman experiencing housing insecurity. A disabled non-binary person navigating the medical system faces unique barriers.