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2 days ago · Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer in the fight for transgender rights . A key figure in the 1969 Stonewall riots that were a major catalyst for the momentum of LGBTIQ+ rights around the world, Johnson was a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front and the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (S.T.A.R.), along with close friend Sylvia Rivera, another giant of LGBTIQ+ activism in the USA.
14 hours ago · He was the first out person on TV and radio, led the first public gay-rights demonstration, and was at the 1966 Sip-In protest at Julius’ … and yet, Wicker tells me he was almost forgotten, his legacy rescued thanks to his long and important friendship with roommate Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992), whose icon status has flowered since her suspicious death more than 30 years ago.
14 hours ago · Rosen is the author of several non-fiction books, including "Transgender Warriors: Making History from Joan of Arc to Marsha P. Johnson" and "The Radicalization of Diamond Reynolds." Her books have been praised for their insightful and nuanced portrayals of LGBTQ+ experiences. Fiction author Rosen is also a talented fiction writer.
3 days ago · A touching video of an old man tearfully waving a Pride flag has gone viral. Here’s why. A moment of kindness between two strangers is reminding people of the power of Pride. By Greg Owen Friday,...
3 days ago · The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a Netflix documentary directed by David France. It delves into the mysterious 1992 death of Marsha P. Johnson, a black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran. Activist Victoria Cruz is at the heart of the investigation, exploring Johnson's life and unsolved case.
3 days ago · “Carlton Smith,” an attendee shouted from the back. “Allan Armus,” said another. “Marsha P. Johnson.” “Bishop Thomas Gumbleton.”
4 days ago · “We celebrate Pride this month because 55 years ago, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera stood up and began a movement,” said Ashley Biden, a social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion...
