Their bravery and absolute refusal to accept anything less than liberation sparked a movement that needs to remember who led the charge. As Pride month comes to an end, let us not forget that the struggle continues. Because of transphobia and anti-Blackness, these women often faced even more discrimination as they fought. These women cared for their community and fought for all LGBTQ+ people to have the freedom to live as they are. The following four women of color were key leaders in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. While the events that sparked the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation as we know it today get some attention, we often forget that the movement was led by trans women of color and Black lesbians.
