Profession: Activists & Reformers

Marsha P. Johnson (1945‑1992) was a pioneering figure in the early gay‑rights and trans‑rights movements in the United States, known for her participation in the 1969 Stonewall uprising and for co‑founding the activist collective STAR.

Bayard Rustin (1912‑1987) was an American civil‑rights strategist best known for his role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington. A Quaker, socialist, and gay man, he worked across multiple movements, influencing non‑violent tactics and coalition‑building in the United States.