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Pioneering Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Passes Away at 78
14 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Activist and author Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, known as "Mama" to many, has died at age 78.
- She founded the House of GG to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Miss Major fought for equality and justice for over 50 years, including advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS.
On October 13, 2025, the world lost a pioneering and beloved figure in the LGBTQ+ liberation movement. Activist and author Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, known professionally as Miss Major, passed away at the age of 78 in the comfort of her home in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Miss Major was a trailblazer who dedicated over 50 years of her life to fighting for equality and justice. She founded the House of GG, also known as The Griffin-Gracy Educational and Historical Center, to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and those who experience transphobia, racism, sexism, poverty, ableism, and violence. The House of GG was a place for the community to take a break, recharge, and continue the ongoing fight for their rights.
