PHOTOS: Marsha P. Johnson’s 80th birthday at the Stonewall Inn

A celebration marking what would have been Marsha P. Johnson's 80th birthday was held at the Stonewall Inn on Aug. 26, drawing community members, friends, and family of the late activist. The gathering served as a live podcast event for the AFTERLIVES Pod, which honors the lives of late trans individuals and is hosted by journalist and activist Raquel Willis. During the event, Willis interviewed Tourmaline, who authored the book "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson." Willis' book, "The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation," was also on display. The event, which was held two days after Marsha's birthday (Aug. 24), also featured recordings of Marsha speaking, as well as a song from the late activist's friend, Michael Michelle Lynch. See some photos below: [caption id="attachment_58880" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The audience at the Stonewall Inn.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58873" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A photo of the late Marsha P. Johnson up on screen.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58874" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Tourmaline delivers remarks.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58875" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Friends of Marsha P. Johnson share stories from the past.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58876" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Books by Tourmaline and Raquel Willis on display.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58877" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Raquel Willis (center left) with Marsha P. Johnson's cousins and Tourmaline (right).Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_58878" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Michael Michelle Lynch was friends with Marsha P. Johnson.Donna Aceto[/caption]