When you look at the acronym LGBTQ+, the "T" sits right in the middle. But for many people outside the community, there is often confusion about what that "T" stands for and how it fits with the "L," the "G," and the "B."

The modern LGBTQ rights movement was born out of riots. Specifically, the Stonewall Inn uprising of 1969. The two most famous figures who threw the first punches? and Sylvia Rivera —trans women of color.

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The trans community has always been at the forefront of queer liberation. As we move forward, the goal isn't just tolerance—it's understanding that our struggles are different, but our future is shared.