The transgender community is a diverse group of individuals whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. As a vital part of the broader LGBTQ culture, the community is united by shared history, social movements, and a celebration of diversity. Key Concepts and Terms

The transgender community has fundamentally reshaped the aesthetics and values of modern LGBTQ culture.

Traditional Gay Pride was often a political march demanding rights. Trans inclusion has pushed Pride toward a celebration of authenticity . The rise of the trans flag (light blue, pink, and white), created by Monica Helms in 1999, now flies as commonly as the rainbow flag. The "Pinkwashing" critique—that corporations co-opt Pride—is often led by trans activists who remember that Pride is a riot, not a parade.