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Lorena Borjas

Mexican-American transgender and immigrant rights activist (1960-2020) · Mexico · On the map · Activists · Died at 59

Lorena Borjas was a Mexican-American transgender and immigrant rights activist, known as the mother of the transgender Latinx community in Queens, New York. Her work on behalf of immigrant and transgender communities garnered recognition throughout New York City and the United States.

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She lived for many years in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, where she was a community figure and leader.

Country
Mexico
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1960 to 2020 · aged 59

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