Today, the transgender community is no longer the silent sidekick to the gay rights movement; it is the tip of the spear.
Transgender women of color, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, were central figures in the Stonewall uprising, which catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement.
Despite significant cultural visibility, the transgender community faces distinct systemic hurdles that often require focused activism within and outside the broader LGBTQ+ movement.