This definitive biography of Marsha P. Johnson—groundbreaking Black transgender activist and pivotal figure in the Stonewall uprising—celebrates her courage, artistry, and radical joy. Tourmaline presents new archival research and personal anecdotes to humanize Marsha’s journey from working-class New Jersey to global icon of LGBTQIA+ liberation. Through historical context, cultural critique, and vivid storytelling, the book examines her role as a performer, activist, and catalyst for change