The history of the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture is marked by struggles for recognition, equality, and rights. The Stonewall riots in June 1969 in New York City are often considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Transgender individuals, particularly Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, played pivotal roles in these events. Since then, there has been a continuous fight for rights, visibility, and acceptance.