The modern transgender rights movement is often attributed to the courageous act of Marsha P. Johnson, a black trans woman, who threw the first punch at the Stonewall riots in 1969. This pivotal event marked the beginning of the LGBTQ rights movement, with trans individuals, particularly trans women of color, at the forefront. The activism of the 1960s and 1970s laid the groundwork for future generations, with pioneers like Sylvia Rivera, a Latina trans woman, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a black trans woman, continuing to push for equality and justice.