The Stonewall riots in 1969, sparked by a police raid on a gay bar in New York City, marked a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Transgender individuals, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, played a key role in the riots, which led to the formation of new LGBTQ rights organizations and the growth of a more visible and vocal LGBTQ community.
Whether you are a long-time member of the LGBTQ community or a newly questioning individual, the transgender community invites you to listen, learn, and love without condition. The door is open. The future is trans.
In recent years, much of the political friction surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has shifted specifically toward trans-inclusive healthcare and sports.