The transgender community is not a new addition to the LGBTQ+ acronym; it is the fire that kept the movement alive when it was most dangerous to be different. The "T" does not stand alone. It is the radical heart of a culture built on the belief that no one should have to sacrifice their truth for the comfort of others. In the words of Sylvia Rivera, who threw a brick at history: “I’ve been to the hill. I’ve been to the mountain. I’m still here.”

Understanding the difference between (biological/assigned at birth), gender identity (internal sense of self), and sexual orientation (who you are attracted to) is critical.

of history, such as the 1920s Berlin scene or the 1990s "Transgender Warrior" era.