The Touching Way NikkieTutorials Honored Trans Icon Marsha P. Johnson Ahead of Met Gala
The Dutch YouTuber shared that the late drag queen and activist was the inspiration behind her mesmerizing dress and accessories on Monday, Sept. 3. She wrote on, "PAY IT NO MIND. When I got asked to join the Met Gala I knew I wanted to pay homage to a trans icon who was at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots."
"Marsha P. Johnson paved the way for so many of us, and I hope I made my community proud tonight," Nikkie continued. "This night has been so incredibly surreal... I can't wait to tell you guys EVERYTHING!!!!!! WE DID IT GUYS!!!!!" After partying the night away with friends old and new, the 27-year-old took to Instagram to share another way she honored the activist ahead of the big event."The morning of the Met Gala I wanted to lay flowers and pay my respects to Marsha," she captioned a pic of her by the Hudson River. "This was the place she was found... I hope I made you proud."Marsha's remains were found in the Hudson River on July 6, 1992. She was 46. According to the Marsha P.
, police ruled the cause of death was by suicide, despite her family and friends' insistence that the LGBTQ leader was not suicidal.Trending Stories
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