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 , Griffin-Gracy, known affectionately as “Mama Major,” spent more than five decades advocating for transgender ri

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