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Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Dies at 78

10/14/2025

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Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a transgender activist, died at 78 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She founded the House of GG in 2019 to support the Black trans community.
Over a 50-year career, she fought for trans rights, especially for Black trans women and those affected by incarceration, including participation in the Stonewall uprising.
She addressed the Democratic National Convention, urging action against Donald Trump.

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Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a transgender activist, died at 78 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She founded the House of GG in 2019 to support the Black trans community.
Over a 50-year career, she fought for trans rights, especially for Black trans women and those affected by incarceration, including participation in the Stonewall uprising.
She addressed the Democratic National Convention, urging action against Donald Trump.