Forty years ago the members of the New York City Police Department entered the Stonewall Inn to harass its clientel of underage homosexuals, street hustlers and transvestites. The patrons of the establishment took offense and a riot ensued. The disturbance continued over the course of three evenings. The Stonewall riots as they were named became the inspiration for the gay rights movement.
The National Center for Transgender continues to promote our rights which include:
Improving the Hate Crimes Act to include acts against traansgender people.
Non discrimination in education, to protect students from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
Employment Non-Discrimination Acr (ENDA) to protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Safe Schools to protect students from bullying and harassment.
We have made serious progress since the days when a crossdresser was in serious danger of arrest if out in public, we still have a long way to go.
Let your elected officials know you support transgender rights, on election day support those candidates who will protect our rights.
Do not tolerate any form of discrimination in your community.
It is not necessary to "out" yourself to support your rights.
What rights we have gained have been won through the hard work and the blood of many people, let us continue.