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Have you ever found parts of yourself reflected in a revolutionary hero's story? That's what this author found with Sylvia Rivera, who's gaining more visibility – but still rarely given the respect she deserves. Find out why she's such an inspiration.

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Sylvia Rivera played a prominent role in the Stonewall Riots, a series of demonstrations considered to be the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. She, along with close friend, Marsha P. Johnson, founded S.T.A.R, an organization that advocated for homeless LGBT youth.

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Sylvia Rivera played a prominent role in the Stonewall Riots, a series of demonstrations considered to be the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. She, along with close friend, Marsha P. Johnson, founded S.T.A.R, an organization that advocated for homeless LGBT youth. #sylviarivera

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In 1970, along with fellow activist Sylvia Rivera, she founded STAR - the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries - which aimed to provide food, housing, legal aid, and other necessities to homeless trans youth. Marsha was assigned male at birth, but described herself as living life as a woman, and worked tirelessly to support her trans community. Thrift Aesthetic, Marsha P Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Barnard College, P Johnson, Lgbt History, Trans Community, Carmen Miranda, John Waters

In 1970, along with fellow activist Sylvia Rivera, she founded STAR - the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries - which aimed to provide food, housing, legal aid, and other necessities to homeless trans youth. Marsha was assigned male at birth, but described herself as living life as a woman, and worked tirelessly to support her trans community.

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