Candy Darling (1944-1974) grew up on Long Island, idolizing screen stars like Lana Turner. She rose to fame in Andy Warhol’s Factory, appearing in “Flesh” and “Women in Revolt.” Lou Reed’s song "Candy Says" immortalized her, as did Peter Hujar's iconic photography.

Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992) was a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist, drag performer, and key figure in the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Co-founding the Gay Liberation Front and Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), she advocated tirelessly for LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness, and marginalized communities throughout her life.

Bette Bourne (1939-2024) was a trailblazing British actress, drag performer, and activist. He co-founded the award-winning drag theater company Bloolips, whose productions toured internationally from 1978 to 1998.

Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002) was a pioneering transgender activist and co-founder of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). A key figure in the Stonewall uprising, her legacy remains a cornerstone of transgender rights advocacy.