Transgender people, especially Black trans women, experience disproportionately high rates of hate crimes and fatal violence.

Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were central to the Stonewall Uprising , which sparked the modern pride movement.

Recent years have seen a surge in "bathroom bills" and bans on sports participation or youth healthcare across various jurisdictions. Global and Historical Context

Gender identity (who you are) is distinct from sexual orientation (who you are attracted to).

The community has popularized more inclusive language, such as the use of singular "they/them" pronouns and the term "cisgender" to describe non-trans people.