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Sylvia Rivera was a civil rights activist and revolutionary who dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly transgender people and people of color. In October 2023, she was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, in recognition of her tireless work to advance civil rights. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of activists to this day.
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