2018 FEB: BAY AREA REPORTER

"A lot of us growing up, we didn't have the opportunity to learn about that part of our history," said Katie Gilmartin, founder and director of the project. "Being able to see how queer and trans people throughout history have experienced oppression and engaged in fabulous, creative acts of resistance is so important."

Gilmartin commented on the particular importance of the exhibit this year considering the political climate that is advancing policies that roll back LGBTQ rights.

"Our history is really, really important, especially these days with what's going on politically," she added.