The evolution of LGBTQ culture and activism has been pivotal in the fight for transgender rights and visibility. The Stonewall riots of 1969, led significantly by trans women of color such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, marked a critical turning point in the movement for LGBTQ rights in the United States. These events galvanized the modern LGBTQ rights movement, leading to the formation of advocacy groups and the annual celebration of Pride Month. Over the decades, the movement has expanded to include a broader spectrum of identities and expressions, fostering a more inclusive understanding of what it means to be queer or trans.