MARSHA The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

Author and narrator Tourmaline invites listeners inside her warm and revealing biography of Marsha P. Johnson, an LGBTQIA+ icon, Black trans activist, and irrepressible spirit. In a deliberate, earnest performance, she explores the pivotal 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, one of many key moments in Johnson's eventful life. Tourmaline adds vibrancy to quotations from Johnson and her friends and family as we hear about the early 1970s Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, her compassionate caregiving throughout the 1980s HIV/AIDS health crisis, and her passion for stage productions. There's something special about Tourmaline narrating this production. She adds an extra layer of intimacy as she unpacks her own connection to Johnson's impactful contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community and advocacy movements. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]