Sometimes, people assume that because we share a Pride flag and a common history of fighting for equality, the experience of a transgender person is identical to that of a gay, lesbian, or bisexual person. But that’s like saying the ocean and the sky are the same thing because they’re both blue. They are deeply connected, they mirror each other, and they coexist—but they are distinct worlds.
There’s a beautiful, complex relationship at the center of our community. It’s the relationship between the "T" and the rest of the acronym—between transgender individuals and the broader LGBTQ+ culture.
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Let’s go to the archive. —a Black trans woman and self-identified drag queen—was a central figure in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. Sylvia Rivera , another Latina trans woman, fought alongside her and spent her life fighting for the inclusion of trans people and queer homeless youth. Without trans women of color, the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement as we know it would not exist.
To our cis allies within the queer community: Let’s stop treating the "T" like an optional add-on. Let’s remember our history, protect our present, and fight like hell for a future where everyone—no matter their gender—gets to exist in full, glorious color. Sometimes, people assume that because we share a
To understand LGBTQ+ culture, you have to understand the transgender community. And to support the transgender community, you have to see how deeply woven it is into the fabric of queer history. One of the biggest myths to bust right away is that transgender identity is a "new trend" or a recent addition to the LGBTQ+ movement. This is false. Transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people have always been here.
To our trans siblings: We see you. You are not just accepted. You are essential. There’s a beautiful, complex relationship at the center
If you are a trans person in crisis or need support, please reach out to The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) or the Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860).
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