The story of this community is one of survival, creativity, and an unshakable belief in the right to be oneself. From the brick thrown at Stonewall to a trans teenager posting a coming-out video on TikTok, the thread is the same: Supporting the transgender community means supporting the freedom of every person to define their own identity, love whom they love, and live without fear. That is not a special right. That is a human right.

Introduction The LGBTQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) is a diverse coalition of individuals united by the shared experience of existing outside of cisgender and heterosexual norms. Within this larger umbrella, the transgender community holds a unique and vital place. While sexual orientation (who you love) and gender identity (who you are) are distinct, they are deeply intertwined in the struggle for self-determination, dignity, and equality.

Sean Marshall

Sean is known as one of the toughest film critics from New York City. If you ever wanted to know what a time capsule stuffed with pop culture looked like, Sean is it. Anime, movies, television shows, cartoon theme songs from the 80s to the early 2000s, video games & comics this man knows is all. Sean created 4 Geeks Like You back in 2012 as a platform where every form of pop culture could be discussed. Sean has his Bachelor of Science in Nursing & is a film enthusiast.