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The modern LGBTQ rights movement was born in rebellion. The 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City—widely considered the birth of the gay liberation movement—was led by trans women of color, including and Sylvia Rivera . They threw the first bricks, bottles, and punches. For decades, trans people have been on the front lines of every fight for queer dignity, from the AIDS crisis to the battle for marriage equality.

As the political battles rage, it is worth remembering the words of Marsha P. Johnson, when asked what the "P" in her name stood for: "Pay it no mind." The trans community has long paid no mind to a world that told them they didn't exist. And that defiance, that joy, that truth, is the very essence of pride. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the Trevor Project’s 24/7 helpline at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. shemales god

The answer lies not in identity, but in history and oppression. The modern LGBTQ rights movement was born in rebellion