Historically, transgender individuals have faced profound discrimination, often being overlooked even within the LGBTQ community. The early 20th century saw the emergence of terms like "transsexual" and "transgender," with pioneers like Christine Jorgensen (1921-1989) becoming symbols of trans visibility through her transition in the 1950s. However, it wasn't until the Stonewall riots in 1969, a watershed moment for LGBTQ rights, that transgender people began to gain more recognition within the movement. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, two African American trans women, were among the prominent figures who played pivotal roles in the Stonewall uprising, underscoring the intersectionality of trans issues with the broader LGBTQ liberation.