Miss Major is a veteran of the historic “Stonewall Rebellion” and a survivor of Attica State Prison, a former sex worker, an elder, and a community leader, author, and human rights activist. She is “Mama” to many in her community. She is the 2024 BET Black and Iconic Pioneer of the Year Award recipient, among countless more. She has over 50 years of a legendary and pioneering career in social justice and activism for trans women and trans men. Notably, she is also the subject of an award-winning documentary feature film currently showing around the country and in foreign film markets – entitled MAJOR. At 80-something years old, she is currently traveling across the country on her infamous tilifi Tour, sparked by anti-trans legislation in 2023. (tilifi stands for Tell it Like it Fucking Is).... and she's doing just that! Everything about her is fierce. She is Miss Major.