People whose identities fall outside the traditional male/female binary.
While sexual orientation (who you love) and gender identity (who you are) are distinct concepts, their political and social struggles have been inextricably linked for over a century. You cannot tell the story of one without the other.
Before diving deep, it is crucial to establish clarity. LGBTQ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (or Questioning). The placement of the "T" is not alphabetical happenstance; it is a marker of solidarity.