Diversity in History: Marsha P. Johnson (1945 – 1992)

Today marks the end of Pride month, thus calling for a powerful final figure in history from the LGBTQIA+ community. That is why we’ve chosen to honor the late Marsha P. Johnson. A key figure in the fight for gay rights, and trans people in particular. Marsha P. Johnson, an African American drag performer, transgender […]

Diversity in History: Bayard Rustin (1912-1987)

As we continue our journey through Pride month, we seek to honor a somewhat less visible figure in the civil rights and the gay rights movements. Bayard Rustin was born March 17, 1912, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his grandparents who instilled in him his quaker values which he said, “were based […]