August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992
“How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and humans in the same human race?” — Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson is most recognized for her involvement in the Stonewall Inn riots in 1969. She co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with Sylvia Rivera and was an AIDS activist with ACT UP. She was also a performer, model, and a prominent figure in the community.