The modern LGBTQ movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, which were sparked by the police harassment of LGBTQ individuals, including transgender people like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. These pioneers played a crucial role in shaping the movement, but their contributions were often overlooked or co-opted by cisgender (non-transgender) leaders. The 1970s and 1980s saw the emergence of LGBTQ organizations, many of which excluded transgender individuals or relegated them to the periphery.

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