: In 1959, trans women and drag queens fought back against police harassment at Cooper Do-nuts in Los Angeles.
Transgender culture today is characterized by a "kaleidoscope of history and identity". Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC
: Trans women of color, notably Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera , were central figures in the 1969 Stonewall riots, which are often cited as the catalyst for international queer activism. Contemporary Culture & Identity
: A 1966 uprising in San Francisco's Compton’s Cafeteria was another pivotal early event led by trans women of color.
The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement was significantly sparked by transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.