Trans women of color and gender non-conforming people were pivotal in the protests at the Stonewall Inn that launched the modern Pride movement.

Cultures worldwide have recognized gender diversity for millennia, including the hijra in South Asia and Two-Spirit individuals in Indigenous North American cultures. Community & Shared Values

Events like the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in San Francisco preceded Stonewall, marking early resistance against police harassment of the trans community.