In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson?

Apr 30, 2025

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ANECDOTE

Tourmaline's Discovery of Marsha

Tourmaline first found Marsha P. Johnson's story as a young person exploring queer and trans spaces.
She encountered Marsha's legacy in community spaces on Christopher Street among queer, trans, and gender nonconforming people of color.

ADVICE

Be Your Unedited Self

Embrace your unedited, authentic self to access deep inner resources.
Show up fully and celebrate joy, especially during difficult times, as Marsha exemplified this.

INSIGHT

Marsha's Full Life and Spirit

Marsha P. Johnson embodied a full, vibrant life beyond Stonewall as an artist, performer, and activist.
Her spirituality and activism were deeply intertwined, emphasizing community care and resilience.

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