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The Death of Marsha P Johnson (1992)

Published: July 6, 2021, 11:48 a.m.

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It\\u2019s July 6th. This day in 1992, the body of Marsha P Johnson was found floating in the Hudson River off of New York City.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the death and life of Johnson, who for decades had been a central part of the drag scene in New York City and a key activist for gay rights, AIDS awareness, and more.

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Find a transcript of this episode at:\\xa0https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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