The transgender community intersects with LGBTQ culture in numerous ways:

Despite progress, the transgender community continues to face that differ from those of cisgender peers.

While often grouped together, it’s important to recognize the distinction between sexual orientation and gender identity. L, G, and B refer to who we love; T refers to who we are. Yet, the “T” has always been an integral part of the LGBTQ+ movement. From the Stonewall Riots, led by trans icons like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, to today’s fight for healthcare access, transgender people have been both the backbone and the conscience of queer history.