The modern LGBTQ rights movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, which marked a pivotal moment in the fight for gay liberation. However, the transgender community has been a part of this movement from its inception. Transgender individuals, particularly trans women of color, were among the key figures who sparked the Stonewall uprising. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, two prominent trans women of color, were instrumental in organizing protests and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.