Transgender and gender-nonconforming people were instrumental in pivotal moments of resistance, including the 1959 Cooper Do-nuts riot and the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria riot.
Despite their contributions, the transgender community faces extreme levels of marginalization: Marsha P. Johnson
One of the most persistent internal debates within LGBTQ culture is the accusation that the "T" is an add-on. Some gay and lesbian individuals, often labeled "LGB drop the T" advocates, argue that sexual orientation (who you love) is distinct from gender identity (who you are). They claim their struggles are different. Marsha P. Johnson
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