In conversations about LGBTQ+ pride, history, and activism, the transgender community has always been present—leading, resisting, and thriving. From the Stonewall Riots, where trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera fought back, to today’s fights for healthcare, dignity, and safety—trans people have shaped queer culture at every turn.

: The community includes people of all races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It encompasses various sub-identities, such as trans women, trans men, and non-binary or gender-diverse individuals.

: A critical distinction in trans culture is that gender identity (who you are) is separate from sexual orientation (who you love). A transgender person may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or asexual.