FAQ About Sylvia Rivera
What is STAR?
STAR, or Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, was an organization co-founded by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson in 1970. The group aimed to provide support and housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, particularly focusing on transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. STAR was one of the first organizations of its kind and was radical for its time, bringing attention to the needs of some of the community's most marginalized members.
