This shared history created a foundation of solidarity. Transgender people provided the "radical" spark that demanded more than just tolerance; they demanded the right to exist authentically in public spaces. The "T" in the Umbrella: Identity vs. Orientation
Also, remember: “transgender” is an adjective, not a noun or a verb. Say “transgender people” or “a trans person,” not “transgenders” or “transgendered.” This shared history created a foundation of solidarity