Marsha P. Johnson
Gay Liberation Activist and Drag Queen
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Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An activist advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) alongside Sylvia Rivera. Contributed to the Stonewall uprising, which became a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Johnson's work focused on supporting homeless transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals, providing essential services and advocacy. Her legacy includes a lasting influence on LGBTQ+ activism and visibility.
Co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR)
Participated in the Stonewall uprising in 1969
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