Seattle PrideFest

Happy Marsha P Johnson Day!

Today we celebrate the birth of Marsha P. Johnson and honor her legacy! 💖

Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender woman and activist and was a central figure in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which ignited the LGBTQ rights movement. Born in 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Johnson moved to New York City’s Greenwich Village at age 17, where she found community among other LGBTQ individuals. Known for her vibrant personality, distinctive flower crowns, and colorful sense of style, Johnson became a beloved figure within the LGBTQ community and an enduring symbol of resistance against injustice.

Along with Sylvia Rivera, a Latina transgender activist, Johnson co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) in 1970, an organization dedicated to providing housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth. STAR became one of the first LGBTQ organizations in the U.S. to focus specifically on transgender issues. It pioneered a legacy of advocacy for transgender and gender-nonconforming people who were often overlooked by mainstream gay rights organizations.

Pride doesn’t end in June! Join us for Alki Beach PRIDE this Saturday! Seattle PrideFest will be there slinging merch- come by an and say HI.

Also, there is a call for volunteers! If you can help out, hit the link in the Seattle PrideFest bio for more information!

We are devastated by the news of yesterday’s tragedy at Seattle Center. Our hearts break for the families and loved ones of the victims, and for the city of Seattle. We are holding them and all those affected by this incident of violence in our thoughts and hearts right now. No one should have to fear going to a public event, full stop.

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