Williamsburg in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Say Their Names

Stop the violence against TLGBQ+ people

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024

1. Say Their Names Marker

Inscription. Marsha P. Johnson's death was ruled a suicide when her body was tragically found on July 6, 1992 in the Hudson River. Those who knew her are certain she was murdered, and although her case has been reopened, it officially remains unsolved. Sadly, many more TLGBQ+ lives have been lost to violence and bigotry in the U.S., especially among Black trans women. Please take a moment to consider what you can do to make this world a safer, more loving, inclusive place. It's not enough to grieve. We must protect and honor our loved ones with action.

Erected by New York State Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1992.

Location. 40° 43.303′ N, 73° 57.778′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Williamsburg. It can be reached from Kent Avenue just south of North 8th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3236 N 8th St, Brooklyn NY 11249, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marsha P. Johnson's Legacy Continues (a few steps from this marker); STAR House (within shouting distance of this marker); Friends on the Fringes (within shouting distance of this marker); A Trans Rights Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); What Are Your Pronouns? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What Is Trans? (about 300 feet away); Park for the People (about 500 feet away); A Meadow in the City (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️‍🌈

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024

2. Say Their Names Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.