American gay liberation activist Marsha P. Johnson , along with unidentified others, on the corner of Christopher Street and 7th Avenue during the Pride March , New York, New York, June 27, 1982. is remembered today as a fearless advocate for gay and transgender rights. Describing herself as a as a gay person, a transvestite, and a drag queen – the term “transgender” was not commonly used in her time – Marsha was an unwaveringly vocal champion for homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those affected by H.I.
Is Janelle Monáe About To Release The Queerest Album Ever? Plus, Check Out The Music We’re Streaming This Pride Month3. Marsha became a leader in the NYC gay rights movement following her involvement in the 1969 riot at the _______.4. Frustrated by the exclusion of transgender and LGBTQ+ people of color in the burgeoning gay rights movement, Marsha co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries in _____ alongside her close friend Sylvia Rivera.5.
a. “ to see gay people liberated and free and to have equal rights that other people have in America.” b. “as long as gay people don’t have their rights all across America…there is no reason for celebration.”is the inclusive feminist lifestyle trailblazer offering a unique mix of humor, female-focused entertainment, uncensored personal stories, and candid reporting that tells the truth about women’s lives.