Founded by Johnson and Rivera in 1970, STAR was one of the earliest organisations dedicated to providing housing and support for homeless queer youth and trans women. This established an early blueprint for intersectional community care within the broader movement. Distinguishing Identity: Gender vs. Orientation
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🔹 The 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, was led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Without trans activists, Pride would not exist.
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The community has led the cultural shift toward respecting self-identification. Normalizing the sharing of pronouns (he/him, she/her, they/them, ze/hir) has fostered safer spaces both online and offline. Founded by Johnson and Rivera in 1970, STAR
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: The stress of living with discrimination, stigma, and violence can lead to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among transgender individuals.
Founded by Johnson and Rivera in 1970, STAR provided housing and support to homeless queer youth and sex workers, showcasing early intersectional activism. Distinguishing Gender Identity from Sexual Orientation Orientation 🌈 🌈 🔹 The 1969 Stonewall Uprising,
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