The Gay Activists Alliance (GAA) was a crucial organization in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States during the 1970s. Founded in December 1969 in New York City, the GAA aimed to address the needs and challenges faced by the gay community. With its primary focus on activism and grassroots organizing, the GAA sought to promote visibility, fight against discrimination, and advocate for legal and social equality for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation. The organization played a pivotal role in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through peaceful protests, lobbying efforts, and providing support to those in need. However, the GAA and other gay activist organizations were not free from discrimination. Groups like GAA were predominantly led by gay white men and white lesbians who were often dismissive or outright hostile to transgender members of the LGBTQ+ community.