Transgender women of color experience disproportionately high rates of violence.

Despite the shared experiences of discrimination and marginalization, the relationship between the transgender community and the broader LGBTQ community has not always been straightforward. Historically, there have been tensions and challenges related to inclusion and representation. Transgender individuals, particularly trans women of color, have been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ activism but have also faced exclusion and marginalization within the very communities they helped to build. The struggle for inclusivity and recognition within the LGBTQ+ community itself is an ongoing issue, with efforts to ensure that all individuals, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, feel valued and supported.

In recent years, much of the political friction surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has shifted specifically toward trans-inclusive healthcare and sports.