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Jun 16
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305: Stonewall National Monument’s Upris...

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Today we are joined by the Founder of LGBTQ Outdoors, Justin Yoder, as we tell the story of Marsha P. Johnson and the Stonewall Uprising.  In the early hours of June 28, 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn ignited a rebellion that would change history. The Stonewall Uprising became the catalyst to a nationwide LGBTQ rights movement.  At the heart of this moment was Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans activist, drag queen, and revolutionary who became a symbol of resilience and joy in the face of injustice.

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How the Mob Helped Establish NYC’s Gay Bar Scene | HISTORY

Who Were the Mafia’s ‘Five Families’? | HISTORY


Marsha P. Johnson | Biography, Activism, & Facts | Britannica


Marsha P. Johnson

Documentary: Watch The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson | Netflix Official Site

Book: ​​Marsha - The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline

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