LGBTQ culture is deeply intertwined with the transgender community, with many trans individuals playing key roles in shaping the movement. The LGBTQ community has long celebrated trans individuals, from the iconic drag culture of the 1970s to the contemporary activism of today.

If there is one era that cemented the bond between the , it was the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s.

Using correct pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show respect.

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