Sylvia Rivera

(1951–2002) LGBTQ Rights Activist United States

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Sylvia Rivera was a LGBTQ rights activist from the United States, best known for Race and Ethnicity.

Quick Facts About Sylvia Rivera

Born: July 2, 1951
Died: February 19, 2002
Nationality: United States
Profession: LGBTQ Rights Activist
Notable works: Race and Ethnicity

About Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera was an American gay liberation and transgender rights activist who was also a noted community worker in New York. Rivera, who identified as a drag queen for most of her life and later as a transgender person, participated in demonstrations with the Gay Liberation Front.

Biography source: Wikipedia