Transgender identity refers to individuals whose internal sense of gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. American Psychological Association (APA) Diverse Identities

Trans people face disproportionately high rates of violence, homelessness, and suicide. According to the Human Rights Campaign, 2024 marked the deadliest year on record for trans and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S., with the majority of victims being Black trans women.

The “T” has always been part of the community. Key moments:

The alliance is not accidental but born from shared struggle: