Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories,  inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a long time. "Imagine how the conversation would shift if we acknowledge just how long trans people have been demanding equality," he says.

Samy Nour Younes: A short history of trans people's long fight for equality

A short history of trans people's long fight for equality

Trans history reveals a legacy of resilience, with examples like the hijra and two-spirit communities challenging colonial norms.

Louise Lawrence, a trans pioneer, bridged trans communities with sexual researchers, laying groundwork for trans medicine.

Trans activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera catalyzed the LGBT rights movement, highlighting enduring struggles for equality.