Trans+ History Week is a global awareness week dedicated to recognizing, learning from, and celebrating the long and often overlooked history of transgender, non binary, gender diverse, and intersex people. Observed annually in early May, the week encourages reflection on historical contributions, resilience, and activism, while also acknowledging the erasure and persecution experienced by Trans+ communities across cultures and centuries. The initiative centers on storytelling, education, and community led narratives that help place today’s conversations about rights, visibility, and inclusion in a much broader historical context.
By taking time to learn about Trans+ history, we can better understand why visibility and protection matter today. Recognizing that Trans+ people have always existed reinforces the importance of inclusion in workplaces, policies, and society, not as a modern trend, but as a continuation of long standing human experience supported by advocacy leaders such as GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign.
Click here to learn about some less well-known trans trailblazers in history, and here to learn more about Trans+ History Week and explore ways to engage: Share educational content, attend virtual or local events, and consider how you and your community can amplify Trans+ voices year round.
