Johnson was dedicated to social justice for the gay and transgender communities. Marsha went by “black marsha” before settling on marsha p The “p” stood for “pay it no mind,” which is what marsha would say in response to questions about her gender. Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the stonewall uprising and fought for equal rights. Lgbtq rights activist marsha p Johnson advocated for trans people and took part in the stonewall riots
Read about her life as a drag queen, death, and more. Marsha judkins will be provo's next mayor, the second woman to hold the job in the city's history, after defeating incumbent michelle kaufusi in a tight race. The joy and defiance of marsha p Johnson, tells the story of the black transgender pioneer’s fight on the frontlines of history as a leader in the early lgbtq rights. Black transgender luminary tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist marsha p Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in lgbtqia+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy.
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