ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY

This article explores the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist and key figure in the fight for transgender rights. From her role in the Stonewall Riots to co-founding the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Marsha's courageous activism helped shape the modern LGBTQ+ movement and continues to inspire generations. Learn about her enduring impact on equality, justice, and the fight for the most marginalized in society.

The Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), co-founded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera in 1970, was a pioneering organization that provided housing, support, and advocacy for homeless transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. This article explores STAR’s revolutionary work, its impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and the enduring legacy of Johnson and Rivera in the fight for transgender equality and justice.