The narrative that LGBTQ history began with the Stonewall Riots of 1969 is a simplification, but it is a useful lens. What is often omitted is that the two most prominent figures in the early fight against police brutality—Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera—were transgender women of color (self-identified drag queens and trans activists). They were not just allies; they were the spark.
“Passing” means being perceived as a cisgender person. Many trans people want to pass for safety or dysphoria relief, but Respect someone’s identity regardless of how well they “pass” by your standards.
This transphobia often manifests in lesbian and gay spaces as:
The narrative that LGBTQ history began with the Stonewall Riots of 1969 is a simplification, but it is a useful lens. What is often omitted is that the two most prominent figures in the early fight against police brutality—Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera—were transgender women of color (self-identified drag queens and trans activists). They were not just allies; they were the spark.
“Passing” means being perceived as a cisgender person. Many trans people want to pass for safety or dysphoria relief, but Respect someone’s identity regardless of how well they “pass” by your standards.
This transphobia often manifests in lesbian and gay spaces as:
