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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Marsha_PMarsha P. Johnson - Wikipedia

    Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969.

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  3. www.womenshistory.org › marsha-p-johnsonMarsha P. Johnson | National Women's History Museum

    Learn about the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure of the gay rights movement in New York City. She was a transgender woman who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, founded STAR House, and participated in the Stonewall riots.

  4. www.biography.com › activists › marsha-p-johnsonMarsha P. Johnson - Stonewall, Quotes & Documentary - Biography

    Dec 14, 2017 · Marsha P. Johnson was an African American transgender woman and LGBTQ rights activist who was an instigator in the Stonewall riots in 1969. She also co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to help homeless transgender youth. She was tragically found dead in 1992 at the age of 46. Learn more about her life, activism and legacy.

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  6. www.britannica.com › biography › Marsha-P-JohnsonMarsha P. Johnson | Biography, Activism, & Facts | Britannica

    Marsha P. Johnson (born August 24, 1945, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.—found dead July 6, 1992, New York City, New York) was a Black American drag queen and activist who was dedicated to social justice for the gay and transgender communities.

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  7. wams.nyhistory.org › growth-and-turmoil › growingLife Story: Marsha P. Johnson - Women & the American Story

    Learn about the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender woman who fought for LGBTQ rights and co-founded STAR, a shelter for trans youth. Discover how she participated in the Stonewall Uprising and challenged the discrimination and violence she faced.

  8. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 52981395Pride Month: Who was Marsha P. Johnson and why were ... - BBC

    Jun 30, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, an African-American gay man and drag artist who played a big role in the Stonewall protests of 1969, which kick-started the LGBTQ+ movement. Find out how she was murdered in 1992 and why her case was reopened in 2012.

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    Jun 27, 2019 · Marsha P. Johnson stood at the center of New York City’s gay liberation movement for nearly 25 years. But LGBTQ rights weren’t her only cause. She was on the front lines of protests against...

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