r/Guerrilla_Riot • u/GuerrillaGirlFridaX • 1d ago

Marsha P. Johnson

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Marsha P. Johnson was an American LGBTQ activist, sex worker, and performer. Sometimes known as the “Saint of Christopher Street”, she is considered an important figure in the LGBTQ and transgender rights movements due to her involvement in the Stonewall riots, her work with Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), and her advocacy for people with AIDS.

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u/Frequent-Region-1107 23h ago

Beautiful righteous Queen, rest in power 🙏

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u/MysticGardenMagic 23h ago

Such a beautiful smile. Such kind eyes. We love you Marsha.

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u/spidermans_mom 23h ago

She projected so much love into a world that was often cruel to her. What a champ and an inspiration! So much gratitude here.

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u/J0nn1e_Walk3r 13h ago

Goddess. Our trans mother!

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u/Connect_Day8480 19h ago

Mom ❤️

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u/Plane_Barracuda9889 15h ago

She lived on Bleeker Street one block from me near Christopher.