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Honoring Marsha P. Johnson: 'For All of Us' at Pride

2/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans rights activist and co-founder of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), helped shape the LGBTQ liberation movement by addressing anti-trans violence.
Her legacy is celebrated annually, with STAR continuing to support marginalized people.
This year’s Pride Parade in New York City uses her rallying cry, 'For All of Us,' with her 1992 death noted as unresolved.

History

Historical Context

The Stonewall Riots began on June 28, 1969, in New York City, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn resisted a police raid, marking a turning point in LGBTQ activism. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to advocate for marginalized trans individuals. Today, Johnson's legacy is celebrated at Pride events, emphasizing ongoing struggles for equality and justice.

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Story summary

Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans rights activist and co-founder of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), helped shape the LGBTQ liberation movement by addressing anti-trans violence.
Her legacy is celebrated annually, with STAR continuing to support marginalized people.
This year’s Pride Parade in New York City uses her rallying cry, 'For All of Us,' with her 1992 death noted as unresolved.

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