Gay rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, for one

Answer:

TRANSICON

Hint:

This trailblazing figure was a key part of the 1969 Stonewall uprising and co-founded STAR to support homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

Explanation:

This clue references Marsha P. Johnson, a legendary Black transgender activist and key figure in the Stonewall uprising, to hint at the answer. "Trans icon" is a direct description—"trans" for transgender and "icon" for her influential status in LGBTQ+ history. The answer plays on the literal meaning (a revered figure) while fitting the crossword’s word structure.

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