Gender identity refers to a person's deeply felt, internal sense of being male, female, non-binary, or another gender. Transgender individuals have a gender identity that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Cisgender individuals have a gender identity that aligns with their assigned sex at birth. Sexual Orientation

A Black trans woman, drag artist, and activist who co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). She provided housing and support for homeless queer youth and sex workers.

The deep story of the transgender community within LGBTQ+ culture is not just about rights or visibility. It is a story about , the radical reclamation of the body , and the often-painful, often-beautiful tension between being included in a broader coalition and fighting for distinct, specific needs.

Transgender individuals have been the primary architects of much of the language and aesthetics used in LGBTQ+ culture today.

The transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture are defined by a long-standing history of resilience and rich cultural diversity