The transgender community, often referred to as trans community, comprises individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Transgender people may identify as male, female, or non-binary, and may choose to express their gender in various ways, such as through their appearance, behavior, or body modifications.

: Continued advocacy for legal rights, access to healthcare, and social services that respect and support individuals' gender identities is essential.

The most critical intersection is race. Black trans women like and the late Monica Roberts have argued that mainstream LGBTQ culture is still too white. The epidemic of violence against Black trans women is a racial justice issue as much as a trans justice issue.

The trans community is not a single experience. It includes: