Historically, the LGBTQ+ movement has been criticized for its lack of inclusivity and representation of transgender people. The Stonewall riots of 1969, often considered the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, were led in part by transgender women of color, such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Despite their key role in the movement's early days, transgender individuals have often been relegated to the sidelines, their voices and experiences overlooked or erased.