Governor Hochul Unveils New Entrance Gateway at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on August 25, 2023
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a new gateway entrance to Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Brooklyn. The park honors Marsha P. Johnson, a Transgender woman of color who was a pioneer of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, born 78 years ago today. This bold and artful park entrance gateway is intended to communicate Marsha P. Johnson's spirit and legacy and complements the park and surrounding neighborhood.
"Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer who took a stand for justice, fought for equal rights, and ultimately altered the trajectory of New York State history . . .
