Transgender women of color, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, were central figures in the Stonewall uprising, which catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement.

Bisexual people often face the perception that they are "confused" or "greedy." Trans people face the perception that they are "deceived." The overlap is painful: many trans people identify as bisexual or pansexual, and they face a double dose of suspicion from both straight and gay communities regarding the validity of their relationships.

These spaces—physical, digital, and social—allow for the affirmation of gender identity and the celebration of diversity.

So, how can we create safe and supportive environments for young trans individuals, both online and offline? Here are some key takeaways:

The relationship between the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture is dynamic and continuously evolving. True solidarity within the culture requires active allyship from cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. This involves centering transgender voices in political platforms, defending trans healthcare, and ensuring that queer spaces are physically and socially safe for all gender expressions.

The term "transgender" (often shortened to "trans") is an adjective for individuals whose gender identity does not correspond to the sex they were assigned at birth. This identity is distinct from one's sexual orientation; a transgender person can be straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or any other orientation. Also falling under this umbrella are non-binary individuals, who experience their gender identity and/or expression as falling outside the binary categories of man and woman, and genderqueer people.