: Individuals whose gender identity does not sit exclusively within the categories of "man" or "woman".

: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity—their internal sense of self—differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.

Members of the transgender community, particularly transgender women of color, face disproportionate levels of violence and discrimination. Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI

: The process some transgender people undergo to live as the gender with which they identify. This may include social, legal, or medical changes. 2. Systemic Challenges & Disparities

The LGBTQ community is a diverse, cross-cultural population encompassing all races, religions, and socioeconomic statuses.