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 early LGBTQ …

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 advocate for homeless …

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 28, 2025 · Marsha P. Johnson has become an icon of gay, trans, and queer liberation, and yet little is known about her life beyond her participation in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and the …

Aug 6, 2025 · Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has announced that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026.

Oct 16, 2025 · Marsha worked for Magee Company in Piggott, Arkansas for over 20 years while she was with her husband Bob before he passed in 2010. She loved and cherished her family and made …