# Activist-Honouring State Parks Brooklyn's East River Park is now Dedicated to Marsha P. Johnson By Ell Smith | Published 2020-08-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsha-p-johnson References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/8/marsha-p-johnson-state-park-brooklyn-east-river-new-york-lgbtq-drag-queen-black-lives-matter) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/1297988557924163584?s=20) The legacy of [gay liberation activist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2slgbtqi-community) Marsha P. Johnson is being permanently recognized after New York's governor Andrew Cuomo tweeted to announce that Brooklyn's East River Park will be renamed the Marsha P Johnson State Park. As an outspoken transgender and gay rights activist, the self-identified drag queen Marsha P. Johnson is largely credited with leading the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which catalyzed the gay right's movement in America. The renaming of the popular park is a small token in the continued acknowledgement of the work and legacy of Johnson and her fellow activists. In addition to the park's name, Johnson will receive a [dedicated monument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1) in Greenwich Village’s Ruth Wittenberg Triangle, which is close to the location of the Stonewall site. Image Credit: Netflix ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Activist-honouring State Parks:** States and municipalities are renaming public spaces to honor influential activists, offering opportunities for collaborations between local governments and community organizations to promote social awareness and inclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Public Space Renovation:** The renovation and rebranding of public spaces presents opportunities for architects, urban planners, and landscape designers to create meaningful and inclusive environments that commemorate influential figures and promote social change. - **Community Engagement:** Community organizations and non-profit groups can play a role in advocating for the renaming of public spaces and collaborating with local governments in organizing events and initiatives that celebrate the legacies of influential activists. - **Social Awareness Campaigns:** Companies and marketing agencies can align their brands and initiatives with the renaming of public spaces, utilizing them as platforms to raise awareness and support for social causes and inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pride-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/places-of-pride.md) - [Record-Breaking Drag Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-brunch.md) - [Fundraising Pride Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tds-pride-gate.md) - [Celebrity Pride Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hippie-partnership.md) - [Celebratory Stonewall Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stonewall-inn-ipa.md) - [Rainbow Pride Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibition-place.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Colorful Queer Monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-monument.md) - [Singer-Dedicated Streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-street.md)