He grabbed another ginger ale and joined the circle. The night was young, and there were still stories left to tell.

To comprehend the present, one must look to the past. The modern LGBTQ rights movement, as we know it, was born from a crucible of intersectional resistance. The most famous catalyst—the in New York City—was not led by cisgender gay men alone. Historical accounts consistently highlight the pivotal roles of transgender women of color, such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera . These activists, who identified as drag queens and trans women, fought back against relentless police brutality, igniting a movement that would spread globally.

Allyship involves active learning and advocacy to support the transgender and broader LGBTQ+ communities.