: At a time when being LGBTQ+ was criminalized, these two transgender women of color were at the front lines of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, sparking the modern gay rights movement.

Modern stories continue to showcase the resilience and variety within the community:

: They didn't just protest; they built a community. Together they co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) , providing housing and support for homeless queer youth and sex workers who were often rejected by mainstream society. A Legacy of Courage: Christine Jorgensen