: Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) to support homeless trans youth.
LGBTQ+ culture is a "tapestry of intersectionality," where unique subcommunities foster a sense of belonging.
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals have been at the forefront of the LGBTQ+ movement since its inception.
: A growing cultural focus on gender euphoria —the joy and comfort felt when one's gender is correctly affirmed—is linked to significantly lower rates of suicide.
: Originating in Black and Latine trans communities, this culture birthed the "house" system and "voguing," providing a chosen family for those rejected by their own.