Marsha. The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha. The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
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“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.” So said Marsha P. Johnson—Black, transgender, fearless, and fabulous. Rumored to have thrown the first brick at the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, Marsha embodied the bold spirit of early LGBTQ+ resistance with charisma, defiance, and flair. Despite her pivotal role in gay liberation, her full story has never been told—until now.
Written by Black trans artist and activist Tourmaline, Marsha brings this legendary figure to life with vivid prose and nearly two decades of research. From her 1950s New Jersey childhood to radical drag performances and AIDS activism, Marsha was more than a protestor—she was a muse, a mentor, and a magnetic cultural force. This book honors her full, riotous life and secures her place as a true icon of liberation.
- 16-page color photo insert
Product Details
Product Details
- Product Type: Biography, Hardcover
- 320 pages
- Published in 2025
- Shipping Dimensions: 9.0 × 6.0 × 2.0 inches (22.9 × 15.2 × 5.1 cm)
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 lb (24.0 oz; 680 g)
- SKU: SKU: SKU010014301
- ISBN: 9780593185667
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About the Author
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to Black trans liberation. She is a TIME 100 Most Influential Person in the World awardee and her work has been featured in ABC News, the NYTimes, and Vogue. She created the critically acclaimed film Happy Birthday, Marsha!, has exhibited her work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is the winner of Art Basel’s biggest prize. She has directed Pride campaigns for Dove, Marc Jacobs, and Reebok. She has worked as an advocate for trans rights with Queers for Economic Justice and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. She is a graduate of Columbia University and lives in Miami, Florida.
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