The modern LGBTQ rights movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment when trans people, queer individuals, and marginalized communities came together to resist police brutality and harassment. Marsha P. Johnson, a trans woman of color, and Sylvia Rivera, a trans woman and activist, were among the key figures who ignited the flames of resistance. Their courage and activism paved the way for the formation of organizations like the Gay Liberation Front and the Human Rights Campaign.