Historical uprisings like the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot (1966) and the Stonewall Uprising (1969) were spearheaded by transgender women of color.

Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera co-founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) , the first shelter for homeless queer and trans youth in the U.S..

Beyond the Acronym: The Vital Intersection of Trans Identity and LGBTQ+ Culture