Lorena Borjas
Mexican-American activist (1960–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lorena Borjas (May 29, 1960 – March 30, 2020) was a Mexican-American transgender and immigrant rights activist, known as the mother of the transgender Latinx community in Queens, New York.[2][3] Her work on behalf of immigrant and transgender communities garnered recognition throughout New York City and the United States.[4][5] She lived for many years in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, where she was a community figure and leader.[6]
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Lorena Borjas | |
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Born | (1960-05-29)May 29, 1960[1] Veracruz, Mexico |
Died | March 30, 2020(2020-03-30) (aged 59) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | Mexican / US |
Occupation(s) | Transgender and immigrant rights activist |
Years active | c. 1995–2020 |
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