The transgender community and LGBTQ culture are rich and diverse, with a history of resilience and activism. This guide aims to provide an overview of key concepts, terms, and issues, as well as offer insights into the experiences of transgender individuals and the broader LGBTQ community.

Additionally, there is the issue of . In many historical accounts, notable trans figures are retroactively labeled as gay or cross-dressers. For example, Albert Cashier, a soldier in the American Civil War, was assigned female at birth but lived as a man; modern historians debate his identity, but trans advocates argue he deserves recognition as a trans man.

For many in the transgender community, being trans is only one part of a multi-dimensional life. They are parents, scientists, artists, and neighbors.

Brazil has also pioneered harm reduction with peer-led education initiatives, such as the in Recife. The program offers low-threshold HIV/STI testing and peer-led condom distribution.

The intersection of racism and transphobia creates disproportionate dangers. Black and Latine transgender women face alarming rates of fatal violence, housing insecurity, and employment discrimination compared to other segments of the LGBTQ+ community.