LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering transgender activist and veteran of the Stonewall uprising, died Monday at her home in Little Rock. She was 78.

Her death was announced by the House of GG , the retreat and educational center she founded to support Black trans women and other marginalized communities.

“Her enduring legacy is a testament to her resilience, activism, and dedication to creating safe spaces for Black trans communities and all trans people–we are eternally grateful for Miss Major’s life, her contributions and how deeply she poured into those she loved," House of GG wrote on Griffin-Gracy’s Instagram.

According to the Advocate , known affectionately as “Mama Major,” Griffin-Gracy spent more than five decades advocating for trans rights, prison

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