Being an effective ally to the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture means:
There are many organizations, resources, and initiatives dedicated to supporting the transgender community and LGBTQ culture, including:
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A common point of confusion within broader culture is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.
“We are not a trend. We are not a debate. We are your neighbors, your artists, your friends. And we’ve always been here — surviving, loving, and building a culture that refuses to be erased.”