(self-identified as a transvestite, drag queen, and gay liberationist) and Sylvia Rivera (a vocal transgender activist) were at the vanguard. As co-founders of STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries), they provided housing and support for homeless transgender youth when the mainstream gay rights groups wanted to leave them behind.
As we look to the future, the question is not whether the "T" belongs in LGBTQ. The question is whether the rest of the world is ready to accept that the "T" has been leading the way all along. For the sake of the millions of trans children, adults, and elders looking for a place to belong, the answer must be yes. shemale feet tube full
When transgender youth are supported in their identity—allowing them to use a chosen name, wear desired clothing, and access medical care—their mental health metrics rise to near-equality with their cisgender peers. One study found that simply having a single supportive adult in a trans child’s life lowers suicide risk by 40%. (self-identified as a transvestite, drag queen, and gay