Marsha P. Johnson: A New Biography on the LGBTQ+ Rights Pioneer
PBS NewsHourJune 18, 20256 min3,061 views
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- 💡 A new biography, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson," explores the life of the Black transgender pioneer and her role in the early LGBTQ+ rights movement.
- 📌 Author Tourmaline, who has documented Johnson's story for 20 years, aims to share the gift of knowing Marsha with a wider audience.
Uncovering Marsha's Performance Life
- 🎭 While often seen in iconic portraits, Marsha P. Johnson had a significant performance career, including two shows daily with the off-Broadway group Hot Peaches.
- 🏥 She also brought her
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Marsha P. JohnsonLGBTQ+ Rights MovementTransgender PioneerStonewall RiotsActivism and ArtTourmalineBlack Transgender HistoryPerformance ArtHIV/AIDS EpidemicPay It No Mind
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