If I had to define the next battle for LGBTQ equality, it would be the battle of unity within our communities — regardless of whether you are cisgender or transgender, gay or straight. If we are going to create the change we need, our communities — each oppressed by systematic, institutional injustice — we must first become one movement working toward the liberation of and equity for all marginalized peoples. Without the strength of our intersections, it will be impossible to achieve true equality for anyone. It’s not about just the LGBTQ movement. It’s about the Black Lives Matter movement, the reproductive rights movement, criminal justice, and immigration reform. We need people to step up and stand up for protecting each other. The violence against trans women of color — especially black trans women — is a national emergency and until we stand up together as one to protect the most marginalized, then none of us will truly be treated equitably or with respect and dignity we all deserve.