You are not alone, Bruce Jenner. These transgender pioneers are helping you blaze an important trail. 1. Alexis Arquette Alexis Arquette, the sibling of David and Patricia Arquette, was born as a man named Robert. But she used her platform as an actress to help push for LGBT rights and equality. 2. Lana Wachowski Lana Wachowski came out in 2012. Along with her brother, Lana Wachowski co-wrote The Matrix trilogy. 3. Chaz Bono The son of Sonny Bono and Cher, Chaz Bono has been an outspoken member of this community since 2009. 4. Janet Mock Since coming out as transgender, this ex-People.com editor has become a major voice and face for the trans community. 5. Christine Jorgensen Christine Jorgensen died in 1989 at the age of 62. But not before becoming the first widely known person to undergo gender confirmation surgery. 6. Lucas Silveira Lucas Silveira, lead singer of The Cliks, made history when he came the first openly trans male frontman to be signed by a major record label. View Slideshow
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14 Transgender Pioneers Who Have Fought for What’s Right
