
FAQ About Sylvia Rivera

What inspired Sylvia Rivera to become an activist?
Sylvia Rivera was inspired to become an activist due to her firsthand experiences with discrimination and marginalization as a transgender woman and Latina. Her involvement in the Stonewall Riots and personal struggles with homelessness and societal rejection drove her to fight for the rights of individuals experiencing similar challenges. Rivera's passion for justice and equality galvanized her lifelong commitment to activism within the LGBTQ+ community.