VOICES OF COLOR: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Woman, Abolitionist, Activist, Mentor & Legend!
"This is a time that we can’t hide. We need to have our presence known. I don’t want to see trans people on the endangered species list. They’re still killing us, they’re still throwing us underneath the jails, and... We're still fucking here!" -Miss Major Pride Month wrapped up a few weeks ago, but I did not get this together for it in time. This Season we celebrate the life and legendary activism of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy (October 25, 1946 – October 13, 2025). Miss Major was a legendary Black transgender activist, abolitionist, and community elder whose foundational work over more than five decades deeply reshaped the modern queer and trans liberation movements. A veteran of the pivotal 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she dedicated her life to uplifting the most marginalized members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender women of color, sex workers, and those navigating poverty. Her historic importance stems from ...
