During the 1970s through the 1990s, some mainstream gay and lesbian organizations sought social acceptance by presenting a highly conventional, palatable image to the public. This often resulted in pushing transgender people, drag queens, and gender-nonconforming individuals out of the spotlight. Sylvia Rivera famously decried this betrayal in her 1973 "Y'all Better Quiet Down" speech, lambasting mainstream gay rights groups for ignoring jailed and homeless trans people. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) Controversy
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For those within the LGBTQ culture who wish to be better allies to the transgender community, actions speak louder than pride flags. During the 1970s through the 1990s, some mainstream
Transgender individuals have deeply influenced the art, performance, and social spaces that define LGBTQ+ culture globally. Ballroom Culture actions speak louder than pride flags.