Understanding the distinction between sexual orientation and gender identity, while recognizing the shared history of struggle and community building, is key to appreciating the intersection of the transgender community within the broader LGBTQ+ culture. Defining LGBTQ+ - The Center

The trans community spans all racial, ethnic, and faith backgrounds. 2. Evolving Recognition and Activism

An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.