Johnson (august 24, 1945 Ò€ july 3, 1992) was an american lgbtq activist, sex worker, and performer. The marsha p. Johnson institute (mpji) protects and defends the human rights of black transgender people.

Always sporting a smile, johnson was an important advocate for homeless Ò€¦ Marsha jo woolums, 87 of rochester, mn, died thursday, january 15, 2026 at samaritan bethany care center. Woolums (marsha jo van klavern) was born november 13, 1938, the daughter of Ò€¦ Marsha francine warfield (born march 5, 1954) is an american actress and comedian. She grew up on chicago's south side, [1] graduating from calumet high school. She is best known for playing tough, Ò€¦ Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the stonewall uprising and fought for equal rights.

She grew up on chicago's south side, [1] graduating from calumet high school. She is best known for playing tough, Ò€¦ Johnson was a transgender activist who participated in the stonewall uprising and fought for equal rights.