PFLAG National Mourns the Passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
October 14, 2025
WASHINGTON—(Oct 13, 2025) PFLAGers everywhere mourn the death of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. As shared by House of gg—which was was born out of her dream to build a center that would empower, heal and be a safe haven for Black trans people and movement leaders in the Southern US—“Miss Major–known as ‘Mama’ to many–was a Black, trans activist who fought for more than fifty years for trans, gender nonconforming, and LGB community–especially for Black trans women, trans women of color and those who have survived incarceration and police brutality… .” In 2023 she co-authored her memoir, “Miss Major Speaks,” and in 2021 produced the award-winning series Trans in Trumpland.
Statements from PFLAG National leaders, including Diego M. Sanchez, APR, a longtime friend of Miss Major who currently serves as VP, Policy & Government Affairs and Brian K. Bond, CEO follow:
Diego M. Sanchez, APR, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs for PFLAG National said:
“Miss Major was my hero and friend for decades. She was tender, giving, and selfless. She survived with strength and grace when so many Black trans women didn’t and couldn’t. Miss Major never let the world limit her, defining herself unapologetically as the amazing woman she was. She will be forever in my heart.”
Brian K. Bond, CEO of PFLAG National, said:
“We at PFLAG National are deeply saddened to learn of today’s passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Her support for young trans people, her work educating on HIV, and her activism on so many fronts not only changed lives; she changed history.
While we can never repay the debt of gratitude owed, we can continue building on her work and honoring her legacy with action in support of Black trans people as well as the larger trans and LGBQ+ community.
Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew and loved her.”
About PFLAG
PFLAG is an organization of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies who work together to create an equitable and inclusive world. We are hundreds of thousands of people and hundreds of chapters from coast to coast who are leading with love to support families, educate allies, and advocate for just, equitable, and inclusive legislation and policies. Since our founding in 1973, PFLAG works every day to ensure LGBTQ+ people everywhere are safe, celebrated, empowered and loved. Learn more, find support, donate, and take action at PFLAG.org.
