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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.
Marsha P. Johnson was one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City. Always sporting a smile, Johnson was an important advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those effected by H.I.V. and AIDS, and gay and transgender rights.
Dec 14, 2017 · Marsha P. Johnson was an African American transgender woman and revolutionary LGBTQ rights activist. She is credited for being an instigator in the Stonewall riots. Updated: Sep 9, 2022
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.
Jun 27, 2019 · CNN — 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...
Resource. Life Story: Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992) Transgender Activist. The story of a transgender activist who participated in the Stonewall Uprising and fought for equal rights. Content Warning: This resource addresses physical and sexual violence. Print Page. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, ca. 1989-1990.
Jul 6, 2020 · Marsha P. Johnson was an African American drag performer and social activist. The fifth of seven children, she was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. to Malcolm Michaels Sr. and Alberta (Claiborne) Michaels on August 24, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. During a tempestuous Christian childhood, around the age of five, Johnson began to dress as a girl.
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