Marsha P. Johnson Institute honors, uplifts Black trans lives
Marsha P. Johnson — a towering figure in the Stonewall Rebellion — would have celebrated her 77th birthday this week. Johnson was an outspoken advocate for gay and trans rights, and the “P” in her name stood for “Pay it no mind” — her response when asked about her gender. In honor of the late activist’s birthday, the Blade sat down with Elle Moxley, founder of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, to discuss how Johnson’s legacy lives on. BLADE: When and why did you found the Marsha P. Johnson Institute? ELLE MOXLEY: The Marsha P. Johnson Institute launched in 2019, and my founding […]