An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Iconic figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera , both trans women of color, were at the forefront of the riots that ignited the modern movement.
Speak up when you hear anti-trans remarks or "jokes." Your voice as an ally can often reach people in ways that marginalized voices cannot.
Transgender and gender-nonconforming people have existed across cultures for centuries—from the "third gender" koekchuch in 18th-century Siberia to the Two-Spirit traditions of Indigenous North American cultures.
Johnson and Rivera later founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) , the first organization dedicated to supporting homeless trans youth. Key Concepts for Every Ally
In modern Western history, trans activists were instrumental in the earliest civil rights battles:
People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.
The powerful feeling of joy that comes when one's gender is correctly recognized and respected. How to Be a Better Ally