While they share a banner with lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals, transgender people often face a unique set of hurdles.
Transgender women of color, in particular, face disproportionate rates of violence and homelessness, highlighting the need for intersectional advocacy within the LGBTQ movement. The Importance of Solidarity
Much of the slang, performance art (such as drag), and fashion that characterizes mainstream LGBTQ culture originated within trans and non-binary circles.