A short history of trans peoples long fight for equality, Samy Nour Younes

Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuriesold history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs and a fight for civil rights that s been raging for a long time. Imagine how the conversation would shift if we acknowledge just how long trans people have been demanding equality, he says. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel: