Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 3, 1992) was an American LGBTQ activist, sex worker, and performer.

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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · American drag queen and activist Marsha P. Johnson was dedicated to social justice for the gay and transgender communities.

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 was a transgender activist who participated in the Stonewall Uprising and fought for equal rights.

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.

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 …

4 days ago · Marsha P. Johnson: A Legacy of Visibility, Resistance, and Radical Pride Marsha P. Johnson stands as a powerful and long-overlooked figure in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, …

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 …

Born a male and named Malcolm Michaels, Marsha legally changed her name after 1966, when she moved from New Jersey to Greenwich Village permanently, to Marsha P. Johnson. When …