: Iconic trans activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were prominent figures in the Stonewall Inn riots , which shifted the focus of activism from quiet assimilation to public pride and political demand.
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: Rivera and Johnson founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries , an organization dedicated to supporting homeless transgender youth and providing food and shelter. Cultural Evolution : Iconic trans activists like Marsha P