"Damn," Sam whispered. "You see people."

Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were instrumental in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which catalyzed the modern pride movement.

: Despite their early leadership, the term "transgender" was only widely embraced by the broader LGBT community in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Intersectionality and Culture

: In the 20th century, trans activists were pivotal in the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Iconic figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera led resistance against police harassment during the 1969 Stonewall Riots.