So, let’s take a step back. To understand the "T" in LGBTQ+, you have to understand the culture that protects it.

There’s a lot of conversation happening right now about the transgender community. Some of it is celebratory, some of it is curious, and some of it is simply misinformed.

The transgender community is currently facing a paradox:

Beyond the Acronym: Understanding the Trans Community and Its Roots in LGBTQ+ Culture