She spat in a policeman’s face at the Stonewall Riot, stood her ground in a pivotal moment of resistance.
Later, she ran a nursing service during the AIDS crisis, providing critical care and support when it was needed most.
She also took a stand by boycotting Pride parades when they began welcoming corporations, staying true to the movement’s roots and values.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/obituaries/miss-major-griffin-gracy-dead.html