At STAR House, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Created a Home for Trans People

James Edward Mills | Joy Trip Project | Journalist Historian on Instagram: "Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender woman, played a crucial role in the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, in New York City's Greenwich Village. Known for her vibrant personality and activism, Johnson was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community. The uprising began as a response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, and quickly escalated into a series of protests and clashes with law enforcemen

Noël Heatherland on Instagram: "Hey, kiddo. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This is a love letter to our @bravetrails campers & all LGBTQIA+ youth including my younger self. I remember what it was like being a young queer person in south Georgia. Now instead of being in the closet and searching for belonging, I get to live my life with my beautiful partner doing human rights advocacy and activism for our community. I can’t wait to see who you become and what you do in the days ahead!! Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Mil

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