The 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria riot and the 1969 Stonewall Riots were led by figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera , who also co-founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries).

In 1959, trans people and drag queens fought back against police harassment at Cooper Do-nuts in Los Angeles.

The Transgender Pride Flag , featuring blue, pink, and white stripes, was designed by Monica Helms in 1999. 🏥 Current Challenges and Realities

The modern LGBTQ rights movement was largely forged by transgender activists, particularly trans women of color.