Rivera, who co-founded the militant activist group , famously said, "We were the ones that got the bricks and the bottles. We were the ones that fought back."
As activist wrote, "Trans women are not a sideshow. We are not a subset. We are the main event." To honor LGBTQ culture in its entirety is to stand unequivocally with trans people—not just at Pride, but every day of the year. If you or someone you know is struggling with gender identity, resources like The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) or the Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) provide 24/7 support.
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