The community has shaped the very symbols and structures of modern queer life:
The transgender community is not a monolith, and their experiences are at the heart of LGBTQ+ history and resilience. To honor that, we need to move beyond the acronym and into action.
: Offers educational resources on the rights and issues facing the transgender community.
A common point of confusion within broader culture is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.
: Gender identity is about who you are , while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to . Transgender people can be straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer.