The history of the LGBTQ+ community is often told through a lens of progress, but it is impossible to understand that progress without acknowledging the transgender people who stood at the front lines. From the earliest riots to today’s legislative battles, trans individuals have been the bedrock of queer rights and activism. Marsha P. Johnson

: Violence against trans individuals is frequently fueled by transphobic claims of "fraud" when a man feels his own masculine identity is threatened by his attraction to a trans woman. Seeking Support