One cannot teach LGBTQ history without centering trans figures. The common narrative of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising—a series of spontaneous protests against a police raid in New York City—often glosses over who was throwing the bricks.

In the 21st century, transgender creators, athletes, politicians, and activists have moved from the margins of culture directly into the spotlight, fundamentally shifting how the world understands gender. Media and Representation