: People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
: Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of Time magazine, marking a period of unprecedented media visibility for trans issues. 3. Transgender Experiences within LGBTQ+ Culture
: Trans women of color, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera , were central figures in the New York City riots that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ movement.
: Transgender women and drag queens in San Francisco fought back against police harassment three years before Stonewall.
The transgender community has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ activism for decades, often leading the charge for civil rights.