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Influential LGBTQ+ Person Profile: Marsha P. Johnson
Name: Marsha P. Johnson
Born: August 24, 1945
Died: July 6, 1992
Occupation: Activist, Drag Performer
Nationality: American
Early Life and Background
Marsha P. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to New York City after high school, where she found a community and began her journey as an activist and drag performer. The “P” in her name stood for “Pay It No Mind,” which was her response to questions about…
Influential LGBTQ+ Person Profile: Marsha P. Johnson
Name: Marsha P. Johnson
Born: August 24, 1945
Died: July 6, 1992
Occupation: Activist, Drag Performer
Nationality: American, Trailblazing Transgender Advocate
Early Life and Background
Marsha P. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to New York City after high school, where she found a community and began her journey as an activist and drag performer. The “P” in her name stood for “Pay It No Mind,” which was her response to questions about…
Influential LGBTQ+ Person Profile: Marsha P. Johnson
Name: Marsha P. Johnson
Born: August 24, 1945
Died: July 6, 1992
Occupation: Activist, Drag Performer
Nationality: American
Early Life and Background
Marsha P. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to New York City after high school, where she found a community and began her journey as an activist and drag performer. The “P” in her name stood for “Pay It No Mind,” which was her response to questions about…
Influential LGBTQ+ Person Profile: Marsha P. Johnson
Name: Marsha P. Johnson
Born: August 24, 1945
Died: July 6, 1992
Occupation: Activist, Drag Performer
Nationality: American
Early Life and Background
Marsha P. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to New York City after high school, where she found a community and began her journey as an activist and drag performer. The “P” in her name stood for “Pay It No Mind,” which was her response to questions about…
