The relationship between the transgender community and LGBTQ culture is not one of convenience but of necessity. Transgender people helped ignite the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Their art, language, and resilience have colored every corner of queer culture, from ballroom to bedside activism.
This article is part of an ongoing series on LGBTQ history and culture. For more resources, visit local LGBTQ community centers or national organizations like GLAAD, The Trevor Project, and the National Center for Transgender Equality. free porn shemales tube free