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Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera
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Read about Sylvia Rivera, a groundbreaking Hispanic and Latinx icon, in Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera, part of Claudia Romo Edelman's biography series for young readers. Learn about Rivera's journey from a kid in New York City to an influential gay liberation and transgender rights activist. Discover her role in the Stonewall uprising and the foundation of STAR with Marsha P. Johnson, aimed at helping homeless LGBTQ+ individuals. Nearly two decades after her death, Rivera's legacy continues to inspire and impact the LGBTQ+ community.