Marsha P. Johnson
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
6
Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
2
Records
Marsha P. Johnson's impact on LGBTQ rights is immeasurable. She was a key figure at the Stonewall uprising and co-founded STAR, one of the first organizations dedicated to transgender youth. Her legacy has been recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal and induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Johnson is celebrated as a pioneer who fought for the most marginalized within the queer community. Her story continues to inspire new generations of activists.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Congressional Gold Medal
Awarded posthumously to Stonewall veterans including Johnson.
National Women's Hall of Fame Induction
Recognized as a trailblazer for transgender rights.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Awarded posthumously for her activism.
Key to the City of Elizabeth, NJ
Awarded posthumously for her contributions.
Rainbow Honor Walk Induction
Bronze plaque in San Francisco's Castro District.
Guinness World Record
Largest gathering of people dressed as Marsha P. Johnson (3,000 participants).
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People of All Time
50 Most Influential LGBTQ+ People in History
Greatest LGBTQ+ Activists of All Time
100 Women of the Century
Magazine Covers
TIME
June 2019
Stonewall 50: The Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson
Out Magazine
June 2019
Marsha P. Johnson: The Saint of Christopher Street
The Advocate
June 2019
Marsha P. Johnson: The Icon We Need
Records & Feats
First transgender activist to receive a Congressional Gold Medal
Marsha P. Johnson was among the Stonewall veterans awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2024, the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as Marsha P. Johnson
3,000 participants gathered in New York City in 2021, setting a world record.