Transgender women of color experience disproportionately high rates of violence.

The relationship between the transgender community and LGBTQ culture is a vibrant, century-long dialogue of resistance and celebration. While the "T" in LGBTQ stands for a specific gender identity, transgender history and culture have often served as the vanguard for the entire movement's fight for liberation. The Architects of Pride

These pivotal uprisings against police harassment were spearheaded by trans women of color, like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera .

: Modern media is increasingly showcasing a wide range of body types, ethnicities, and personal styles within the transgender community, moving away from monolithic representations. The Impact of Positive Visibility