Founded by Johnson and Rivera in 1970, STAR was one of the earliest organisations dedicated to providing housing and support for homeless queer youth and trans women. This established an early blueprint for intersectional community care within the broader movement. Distinguishing Identity: Gender vs. Orientation
: Transgender individuals experience higher rates of harassment and discrimination in housing and the workplace.
The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases
