FAQ About Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera addressed racial issues within the LGBTQ+ community by advocating for an inclusive movement that recognized the intersecting challenges faced by people of color. As a Latina, she was acutely aware of the racial disparities in the leadership and focus of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Rivera consistently worked to ensure that discussions of race and ethnicity were part of the activism landscape, thereby advocating for a more holistic approach to achieving freedom and rights for everyone in the community.