The process of aligning life and presentation with gender identity.

Individuals whose identities exist outside the traditional man/woman binary. Two-Spirit:

The modern LGBTQ rights movement, as we know it, would not exist without trans leadership. The most famous example is the : While popular history centers on cisgender gay men, the frontline fighters—especially Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera—were trans women (Johnson identified as a drag queen and trans, Rivera as a trans woman). They threw the first bricks and bottles.

The transgender community and LGBTQ culture are a vital and vibrant part of our society. By celebrating diversity, promoting visibility, and addressing the challenges that face marginalized communities, we can work towards a more just and equitable world. We must continue to listen to and amplify the voices of marginalized individuals, and take action to create a world that values and respects all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.