Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)
Marsha P. Johnson, also known at times as Malcolm Michaels Jr., was an American activist and a key figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969, which launched the modern gay rights movement. They were a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable, including homeless LGBTQ+ youth and people with HIV/AIDS. Their life highlights the importance of inclusive advocacy and fighting for the rights of every member of a community.
You can learn more about Marsha P. Johnson on their Wikipedia page here.
The Inspiring Change Portraits
This image of Marsha is one of a collection of eight portraits created by CHANGE’s illustrator team to celebrate inspiring figures who champion change and whose actions embody Advonet’s values of kindness, inclusivity, accountability, diversity, and empowerment.
The portraits in this series use elements of the clear, friendly illustration style we use in our Easy Read documents. Here we explain the advantages of using illustrations for our clients and their audiences: Why CHANGE uses illustrations to create accessible Easy Read documents
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