True LGBTQ culture, at its best, resists hierarchy. It remembers that the first bricks at Stonewall were thrown by those who didn't fit neat categories. The ongoing challenge is to ensure that the "T" is never an afterthought but always a foundational letter. The transgender community has always been an integral part of LGBTQ culture—from Stonewall to ballroom to Pride. Understanding their shared history and distinct needs is essential to any genuine commitment to queer liberation.