In the 20th century, the transgender community began to organize and advocate for rights. The 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of early transgender activism, led by individuals such as Christine Jorgensen and Marsha P. Johnson. The Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement, were also influenced by transgender individuals, including Sylvia Rivera and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.
In the 20th century, the transgender community began to organize and advocate for rights. The 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of early transgender activism, led by individuals such as Christine Jorgensen and Marsha P. Johnson. The Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement, were also influenced by transgender individuals, including Sylvia Rivera and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.