A guide on this topic involves understanding the intersection of identity, terminology, and respectful engagement within the Black transgender community. Understanding Terminology and Identity

A small but vocal minority of cisgender lesbians, gays, and bisexuals have argued that transgender issues are fundamentally separate from sexual orientation issues. Their argument: "We fought for same-sex love; you are fighting for sex change." This faction, often aligned with trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs), claims that trans women threaten "female-only spaces" (like bathrooms or prisons) or that non-binary identities are a fad.

Report: The Transgender Community and LGBTQ Culture

And that is the most LGBTQ thing of all.

The relationship between trans and LGB communities has matured. The "LGB drop the T" movement exists but is a fringe, widely condemned position. Most mainstream LGBTQ organizations—from GLAAD to The Trevor Project—are fiercely trans-inclusive.