The transgender community has a rich and complex history that dates back to ancient civilizations. However, it was not until the mid-20th century that the modern transgender rights movement began to take shape. The Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ rights movement, were led in part by transgender individuals, such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Despite this, the transgender community has often been relegated to the margins of the LGBTQ movement, with their concerns and issues frequently overlooked or ignored.