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

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

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

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 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 …

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.

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 …

May 20, 2025 · Black transgender luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable …

May 20, 2025 · LGTBQ+ activist and transgender icon Marsha P. Johnson paved the way for many within the community, from her leadership in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising to the ways …