To support the transgender community and foster inclusive LGBTQ+ culture:

: Identities that do not fit exclusively into the categories of "man" or "woman" [32, 27].

Transgender women of color, most notably Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, were central figures in the New York City uprisings that catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement.

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: Someone’s trans identity is private. Never "out" someone (reveal their identity) without their explicit permission [5].

: Use current names and pronouns even when discussing a person’s past [13]. Avoid assuming identities; instead, create safe opportunities for individuals to reveal their own [7, 21].

As the movement grew, individual stories began to challenge public perception through science, sports, and media. Christine Jorgensen

: After undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Denmark in 1952, Jorgensen became an overnight global celebrity. Rather than hiding, she used her fame to educate the public, touring the U.S. and humanizing transgender experiences for a wide audience. Dr. Renée Richards