: People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

: Christine Jorgensen became a worldwide sensation as one of the first Americans to publicly share her experience with gender-affirming surgery.

: Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of Time magazine, marking a period of unprecedented media visibility for trans issues. 3. Transgender Experiences within LGBTQ+ Culture

: Johnson and Rivera founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), the first organization dedicated to providing housing and support for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.