About Marsha – Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Marsha went by “BLACK Marsha” before settling on Marsha P. Johnson. The “P” stood for “Pay It No Mind,” which is what Marsha would say in response to questions about her gender.
Marsha P. Johnson - Wikipedia
Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 3, 1992) was an American LGBTQ activist, sex worker, and performer.
Life Story: Marsha P. Johnson - Women & the American Story
Marsha P. Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the Stonewall Uprising and fought for equal rights.
Marsha P. Johnson | Biography, Activism, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 27, 2025 · American drag queen and activist Marsha P. Johnson was dedicated to social justice for the gay and transgender communities.
New biography documents life of pioneering LGBTQ rights activist Marsha …
Jun 18, 2025 · A new biography, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson," tells the story of the Black transgender pioneer’s fight on the frontlines of history as a leader in the …
Marsha P. Johnson - National Women's History Museum
Marsha P. Johnson was one of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City. Always sporting a smile, Johnson was an important …
Marsha P. Johnson: Biography, LGBTQ Activist, Stonewall Protester
May 29, 2024 · LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson advocated for trans people and took part in the Stonewall riots. Read about her life as a drag queen, death, and more.
Marsha P. Johnson: The Transgender Activist Who Pioneered the …
Nov 20, 2023 · Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure in the gay liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s, dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and visibility of transgender …
Marsha P. Johnson’s Story Still Has So Much to Teach Us | TIME
Jun 2, 2025 · Artist Tourmaline writes about the freedom dreams of Marsha P. Johnson—and how young people are carrying them forward.
Marsha P. Johnson: Powerful Activism and Radical Love
Marsha P. Johnson lived a counterculture lifestyle, expressing her womanhood through the dichotomy of strength in activism and gentleness in love. Her actions in the fight for gay and …