: There is no "one way" to be transgender; the community spans all races, ages, religions, and social classes. π¨ Cultural Contributions & Resilience
: Transgender and non-binary people have existed across global cultures for centuries, with records dating back to 5000 B.C..
Despite progress, the community faces significant systemic barriers:
: Transgender adults live in poverty at higher rates than the general population, with 29% of trans adults and nearly 39% of Black trans adults experiencing poverty.
: Support legislation that ensures social and economic justice, such as the Human Rights Campaign 's efforts for federal non-discrimination laws.
: "Transgender" includes individuals whose internal sense of gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, including non-binary and gender-fluid people.
: Speak out against anti-trans remarks, jokes, or disinformation in your social circles.