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Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Transgender Rights Activist, Dies at 78

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Oct 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Civil rights leader Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of Black trans women and LGBTQ+ individuals, has passed away at the age of 78. Griffin-Gracy spent over five decades advocating for marginalized communities, particularly in the areas of incarceration, police brutality, and the AIDS crisis. Her unwavering commitment to creating safe spaces for trans individuals inspired a generation of activists, and her legacy will be felt for years to come.

Key Takeaways:

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy was a prominent transgender rights activist who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of Black trans women, gender-nonconforming people, and trans women who survived incarceration and police brutality.
Griffin-Gracy spent over five decades advocating for marginalized communities, with a particular focus on the AIDS crisis and creating safe spaces for trans individuals.
She inspired a generation of activists with her unwavering commitment to social justice, including key figures in the National LGBTQ Task Force and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Griffin-Gracy received the "Sue Hyde Longevity in the Movement" award in 2024 for her work in the LGBTQ+ community.
She was known for speaking out in the streets, in state legislatures, city council meetings, and in court, standing in solidarity with young trans people and fighting against laws that target the LGBTQ+ community.

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Griffin-Gracy spent over 50 years advocating for marginalized communities.
She received the "Sue Hyde Longevity in the Movement" award in 2024.
2021 saw Arkansas become the first state to outlaw gender-affirming medical care for trans youth.
Griffin-Gracy spoke at the Creating Change conference and attended the Democratic National Convention in 2024.
She was awarded the greatest honor of having a living legacy with her name last on an executive decernment on COVID-19 relief for Trans people from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.

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