Drag queens, activists, survivors. Two of the most prominent figures in the gay liberation movement. This is the story of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. | Brut

🟣 #orgullo | Discurso de Sylvia Rivera en la Marcha del Orgullo de 1973 - Nueva York La activista trans Sylvia Rae Rivera, miembro fundadora del Gay Liberation Front y la Gay Activists Alliance, fue una de las primeras mujeres transgénero en luchar por los derechos LGBT . Oriunda de Nueva York, la activista trans Sylvia Rivera (2 de julio de 1951 – 19 de febrero de 2002) fue una mujer que, junto con su amiga Marsha P. Johnson, fundó la organización STAR (Street Transgender Action Revolutionarie

Sylvia Rivera was a fierce advocate and pioneer for transgender rights. She fearlessly fought for justice, visibility, and equality. Today, we honor her legacy and the countless others who've left an indelible mark on the journey towards a more inclusive world. Learn her name, remember her story. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #SylviaRivera #TransRightsNow | The Female Quotient

Did you ever learn about the Sylvias in school? Take a quick history lesson about Sylvia Mendez and Sylvia Rivera, who are two Latinx pioneers that textbooks often omit. #LatinxHeritageMonth | Smithsonian Channel