Often called the "birth" of the modern movement, this New York City uprising was catalyzed by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera . The Evolution of the Community

How historians are documenting the lives of transgender people

In San Francisco, trans women and drag queens resisted arrest by throwing coffee and fighting back with high heels and bags, marking the start of organized trans activism in the city.

The relationship between the trans community and the broader LGBTQ movement has evolved from "lumped together" survival strategies to distinct identity recognition.

Before the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, trans and gender-nonconforming people led several key acts of resistance against police harassment:

Online activities

Welcome to our online activities page. Here you’ll find a host of activities, including: