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Remembering Marsha P. Johnson and the importance of protecting Black trans women

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Darling, I want my gay rights now. I think it’s about time that my gay brothers and sisters got their rights. Especially the women!” — Marsha P.

Johnson Marsha P. Johnson was known for her lighthearted and humorous approach to activism. A joyous spirit, she dreamed of the day when queer people would be allowed to live and love freely.

The drag queen and transgender icon played a crucial role in the Stonewall uprising, co-founded Street Transvestite Activist Revolutionaries (STAR), an organization to support youth, and dedicated her life to fighting for gay liberation.

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