Why are we here, What are we striving for?

For the transgender community specifically, LGBTQ+ culture is currently a mixed but hopeful bag. It is no longer enough to simply hang a rainbow flag; the community is demanding that the flag has a black and brown stripe, and that it includes the chevron for trans lives.

: Originating in the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities, Voguing and Ballroom culture provided a space for individuals to embody any persona they desired and find protection within "dance families".

One of the key aspects of LGBTQ culture is the importance of community. For transgender individuals, community can be particularly important, as it can provide a sense of safety and belonging.

Creators like Janet Mock, Hunter Schafer, and Elliot Page are moving narratives away from "tragedy" toward complex, lived-in stories.

Trans-led mutual aid funds and healthcare collectives continue the tradition of "chosen family," ensuring that the most vulnerable have access to housing and gender-affirming care.

Despite the "pride" of the umbrella, the transgender community often faces steeper hurdles than their cisgender (LGB) peers.