Marsha P. Johnson

American gay liberation activist and transgender woman (1945-1992).

Born August 24th, 1945 in Elizabeth.

Died July 6th, 1992 at 46 years old in New York City. [ref]

Occupations
HIV/AIDS activist, LGBTQI+ rights activist, artist, drag queen, transgender rights activist
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Marsha P. Johnson, born on August 24, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away on July 6, 1992, at the age of 46. She was an American transgender pioneer, self-identified drag queen, and activist for LGBTQ+ causes. Marsha was a prominent member of the African-American community in New York City's Greenwich Village during the gay liberation movement. She was an active participant in the Stonewall riots in 1969, which are widely recognized as a catalyst for the modern fight for civil rights. She accomplished so much in fighting for the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community. She founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with her close friend Sylvia Rivera in 1970. She also co-founded S.T.A.R. House, which was the first shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Marsha will be remembered for her fearless activism that led to so many advancements over the years. Her dedication to the fight for equality inspired and will continue to inspire generations to remember her legacy.

It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson