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Founded in 1970, this organization provided housing and support for homeless queer youth and sex workers, showcasing early intersectional activism. Distinguishing Gender Identity from Sexual Orientation To separate the transgender community from LGBTQ+ culture
The intersection of racism and transphobia creates disproportionate dangers. Black and Latine transgender women face alarming rates of fatal violence, housing insecurity, and employment discrimination compared to other segments of the LGBTQ+ community.
To separate the transgender community from LGBTQ+ culture is to rip the engine out of a car and expect it to still drive.