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 … Johnson (august 24, 1945 †july 3, 1992) was an american lgbtq activist, sex worker, and performer.

She has been nominated four times for the academy award for best actress for her performances in cinderella … The marsha p. Johnson institute (mpji) protects and defends the human rights of black transgender people. Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the stonewall uprising and fought for equal rights.