The transgender community, often abbreviated as trans community, refers to individuals who identify as transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming. This community is an integral part of the broader LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and others) culture.
The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement was famously sparked by trans women of color, such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at the Stonewall Riots of 1969. From the beginning, fighting for the right to love who you love (LGB) was inseparably linked to fighting for the right to be who you are (T).
Refers to who you are attracted to (sexual orientation). T (Transgender): Refers to who you are (gender identity).
You cannot talk about LGBTQ culture without talking about . Originating in the Black and Latinx trans communities of New York City, the Ballroom scene was a sanctuary where trans people—often rejected by their biological families—created "Houses" and competed in categories that celebrated their "realness" and creativity.