The modern transgender rights movement has its roots in the 1960s and 1970s, with the Stonewall riots and the establishment of organizations such as the Gay Liberation Front and the Human Rights Campaign. However, the experiences of transgender individuals have been marked by a complex and often fraught relationship with the broader LGBTQ community. Historically, transgender people have been excluded, marginalized, or tokenized within LGBTQ organizations and events. The 1980s saw the emergence of trans-specific organizations, such as the Tri-Essence and the Tiffany Club, which aimed to address the unique needs and concerns of transgender individuals.