In general, when discussing or referring to this community and its culture, it's essential to use terms that are respectful and preferred by the community members themselves.

: It was the first LGBTQ+ youth shelter in the U.S. led by trans women of color. They funded the house through sex work and provided food, clothing, and a "chosen family" for those with nowhere else to go.

In the public lexicon, LGBTQ+ is often shorthand for gay rights. But the "T" does not stand for a sexual orientation; it stands for a distinct identity related to gender . While L, G, and B refer to who you love, the T refers to who you are .

Yet, in the face of this, the transgender community builds joy. Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov 20) honors the dead; Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) celebrates the living.

An advocacy organization working to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.

The next year, Maya was on the planning committee. The potluck had tamales from a trans guy who owned a food truck, vegan cupcakes from a nonbinary teen, and Harold’s famous deviled eggs.

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