Today, I want to talk about the "T" in LGBTQ+. Not as an abstract acronym, but as a community of siblings, elders, and youth who have taught the rest of us what it truly means to be free.
What is one thing you’ve learned recently about transgender history or culture that surprised or inspired you? Let us know in the comments below.
LGBTQ culture is a kaleidoscope of diverse identities, expressions, and experiences. From the fierce and fabulous to the quietly confident, every individual deserves to live authentically and be celebrated for who they are. Let's honor the intersectionality of identities, acknowledging that being trans is just one aspect of a person's multifaceted self.
To understand the culture, you first have to understand the distinction.
The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement owes much of its existence to transgender activists, particularly trans women of color.