The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement didn’t start in boardrooms; it started in the streets, led largely by transgender women of color. Figures like and Sylvia Rivera were at the forefront of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. At the time, the distinction between "gay" and "transgender" was less rigid in the public eye—everyone who defied traditional gender and sexual norms was grouped together.

A common point of confusion within broader culture is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.

: Research suggests that a combination of biological factors, such as genetics and prenatal hormones, along with early life experiences, contributes to the development of transgender identities. Social Challenges and Resilience

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Refers to who you are attracted to (sexual orientation). T (Transgender): Refers to who you are (gender identity).