Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the History of Pride Month
Often called the "shot glass heard around the world," this rebellion in Greenwich Village was led significantly by trans women of color. Iconic figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were at the forefront, refusing to hide or abide by discriminatory rules. Building a Safe Harbor: STAR shemale smoking thumbs
In San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, trans women and drag queens, who were frequently harassed by police, staged an uprising. This was one of the first recorded instances of collective militant resistance by poor, working-class trans people. Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the History of