: While "Transgender" is represented by the "T" in LGBTQ, the community has historically faced unique struggles within the movement, including fights for gender-affirming healthcare and visibility that differ from the fight for marriage equality often centered by cisgender gay and lesbian peers. Significant Challenges
The transgender community is a vital and distinct part of the broader LGBTQ culture, sharing a history of resistance and community-building while maintaining its own unique experiences and challenges. Core Definitions
: Barriers to gender-affirming care and higher rates of health disparities.
: Staggering rates of attempted suicide and violence, particularly against Black trans women.