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Construction halted on Marsha P. Johnson park after family & Black trans activists object
They say no one was consulted before the park was closed and the state started construction on a design no one likes.
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A teacher spoke about a trans woman for 2.5 minutes. Now parents want him fired.
When the teacher highlighted Marsha P. Johnson during his “Person of the Day” segment on the school’s e-learning platform, he couldn’t have guessed what would happen.
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House Democrats seek to adopt resolution honoring & uplifting Black queer leaders
If adopted, the House will recognize “Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in United States history.”
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Town wants to name their library after the late RBG for being an “icon” for LGBTQ people
The decision is dividing the local community — but not in the way you may think.
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State park renamed to honor legendary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson
The first state park in New York to honor an LGBTQ person will reflect “Marsha’s style and colors.”
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Here’s how to support the fight for Black lives even if you can’t protest in person
Activists continue to fight against inequality and injustice in the face of unprecedented opposition. Here’s how you can help them.
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Pride in Pictures: I felt like I was being represented
This photo of an early NYC Pride parade reminds us how important visible representation by itself is. You may also recognize a familiar face.
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Marsha P. Johnson is getting a state park in Brooklyn named after her
To kick off Black History Month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he will rename a state park in honor of the activist and icon.
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Mural of transgender icons vandalized with mustaches
It’s the largest mural in the world honoring transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.
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Should ‘Pose’ rewrite ACT UP’s diversity issues to include more people of color?
Is Pose guilty of “activism appropriation?”