Their accomplishments and perseverance are a testament to their struggles and progress.
Michaela Jaé “MJ” Rodriguez is the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe. She won best actress in a TV drama for her role as Blanca in the FX show, Pose.
CeCe Telfer is the first openly transgender woman to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. She won the 400-meter hurdle in 2019 for the Franklin Pierce University track and field team.