Next up for my honoring of important elders and icons for the Trans Day of Remembrance is Stormé DeLarverie. While Stormé didn't personally identify as anything, long time friends said that Stormé chose to "live their life as a black man" and would most likely be considered non-binary today. Either way, I see them as a trans-masculine icon. Even though Marsha is usually credited with "throwing the first brick" at Stonewall, many witnesses say that Stormé's fighting back against the cop's raid was what started the uprising. It is beyond doubt that Stormé was an amazing performer (usually billed as a drag king), but they were also a protector of our community.
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🏳️‍⚧️Thank you Stormé, for your ineffable shine and support. Rest in power 🏳️‍⚧️✨💖

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