Without trans leadership, the modern gay rights movement would not exist. Yet, in the ensuing years, as the movement sought mainstream acceptance (marriage equality, military service), trans voices were often sidelined. Rivera was famously booed off stage at a Gay Pride rally in 1973 when she spoke on behalf of trans inmates. This painful memory serves as a reminder: the bridge between the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture has always required constant crossing, mending, and reinforcement.
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