: Transgender activists, particularly women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, were instrumental in the early liberation movements that birthed modern Pride celebrations .
The term serves as an umbrella for individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
: While "LGB" refers to who a person is attracted to, "T" refers to who a person is . Transgender people may identify as straight, gay, bisexual, or asexual.
LGBTQ+ culture is built on shared values of .
: The community frequently faces systemic hurdles, including transphobia , healthcare disparities, and workplace discrimination.
