The modern LGBTQ rights movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, which were sparked by a police raid on a gay bar in New York City. The riots marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights, with activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera playing key roles. The transgender community has been an integral part of this movement, with pioneers like Christine Jorgensen, who became one of the first publicly known trans women in 1952. Teen Gallery: Nudist