The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement was ignited by trans activists. The 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City—widely considered the birth of the modern gay rights movement—was led by trans women of color, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera . For decades, trans people fought alongside gay and lesbian people for decriminalization, healthcare access, and social acceptance.
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