: The community observes annual events like Transgender Awareness Week (typically in mid-November) to raise visibility and address issues of prejudice and violence. Demographics and Mental Health

: The acronym stands for L esbian, G ay, B isexual, T ransgender, and Q ueer/Questioning. While "LGB" refers to sexual orientation, "T" refers to gender identity.

: Many cultures have long recognized "third genders." For example, in India, the Hijras are considered a distinct third gender—neither male nor female.

: While historically complex, several mainstream religious denominations now have policies for inclusion, including The Episcopal Church and Reform and Conservative Judaism.

: Transgender individuals come from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Research indicates that approximately 60% of the U.S. transgender population identifies as White (non-Hispanic), with significant representation from Black and Hispanic communities.

: In Latin, "trans" means "on the other side," indicating that a person's identity is on a different side than their birth-assigned sex. For example, a transgender woman is born with male genitals but identifies as female.

: Organizations like NAMI provide specialized resources to support the mental health and unique cultural challenges faced by the community. LGBTQ+ - NAMI