Sylvia Rivera

Overview

Sylvia Rivera born Bronx, NY July 2, 1951 (d. 2002). Puerto Rican "Rosa Parks of transgender movement"; opposed Vietnam War and US bombing of Yugoslavia and Vieques; Stonewall leader.

Quotations

"Hell hath no fury like a drag queen scorned." (Bronski, Z Magazine, April 2002; photo huffingtonpost.com)