Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a legendary transgender activist and Stonewall veteran, has died at 78. She was a champion for Black trans women and dedicated her life to fighting for justice, transforming LGBTQ history.
Miss Major was known for her tireless efforts to support Black trans women, providing them with housing and protection from poverty and violence. She was a fierce advocate for trans rights, emphasizing the need to protect the most vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community.
She demanded that LGBTQ+ people focus on protecting the most vulnerable among them, like women being policed and incarcerated for trying to survive.
As a veteran of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, Miss Major was a respected queer elder who refused to let the past be used as an excuse for inaction.
Author's summary: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies at 78, leaving a legacy of fighting for trans rights.