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When the transgender community thrives, the entire LGBTQ culture thrives. When the "T" is protected, the "L," "G," "B," and "Q" are all safer. Conversely, when we allow transphobia to fester within our own ranks—when we exclude trans women from lesbian spaces, or mock non-binary pronouns in gay chat rooms—we cripple the very coalition that keeps us alive.

Using the correct name and pronouns (he, she, they, etc.) is a basic act of respect.

Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities of New York City, ballroom culture gave us "voguing," "slay," and the concept of "chosen families."

: Some cultures recognize a "third gender," such as the Hijra in India, who exist outside the male-female binary.

In the last decade, there has been a deliberate effort to recenter the transgender community within LGBTQ culture. The iconic rainbow flag has been updated in many cities to include the "Progress Pride" flag, which adds black, brown, light blue, pink, and white stripes to highlight trans and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) members.

Maya smiled, feeling a sense of pride and belonging. She knew that she still had challenges ahead of her, but with the support of her community and friends like Rachel, she felt ready to face whatever came next.

Cisgender allies in the LGBTQ community should normalize sharing their pronouns (he/him, she/her, they/them) even in "gay spaces." This small act signals to trans people that you will not assume their identity.