Our Black Leaders: Happy Birthday #MarshaPJohnson, News In Progress

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Born #OTD in 1945, #MarshaPJohnson was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, she was a mother figure to many young LGBTQIA+ people in her community — especially those experiencing homelessness. pic.twitter.com/gK4GDoMQXx
— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) August 24, 2022

American gay liberation activist Marsha P Johnson (1945 – 1992, wearing headband) and an unidentified woman in facepaint, on 7th Avenue South, between Grove and Christopher streets, at the second annual Stonewall anniversary march (Gay Liberation Day), later known as Gay Pride, New York, New York, June 27, 1971. (Photo by Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection via Getty Images)

#Transgender is trending just in time for Muva #MarshaPJohnson's Birthday tomorrow. Remembering this strong and beautiful pioneer. ✨🌹✊ pic.twitter.com/MR9mA8lL8i
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) August 23, 2021

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history LGBTQ+ pioneer Marsha P. Johnson was born in 1945.

Marsh P., as she often referred to herself, is a celebrated transgender woman who helped flame the fight for today's modern LGBTQ+ rights movement at the Stonewall Inn rebellion.#marshapjohnson pic.twitter.com/FLqBg6yIIS
— Lets Talk About Gay Stuff (@talkgaystuff) August 24, 2022

You can’t mention gay rights liberation and trans right without honoring MUVA. In every community in America that is fighting for equity, there are unsung heroes and heroines. We stand on the shoulders of giants. Thank you for your American bravery.

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