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Leelah Alcorn

1997 - 2014

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Leelah Alcorn (November 15, 1997 – December 28, 2014) was an American transgender girl whose suicide attracted international attention. Prior to her death, she had posted a suicide note to her Tumblr blog about societal standards affecting transgender people and expressing the hope that her death would create a dialogue about discrimination, abuse, and lack of support for transgender people. Born and raised in Kings Mills, Ohio, Alcorn was assigned male at birth and grew up in a family affiliated with the Churches of Christ movement. At age 14, she came out as transgender to her parents, Carla and Doug Alcorn, who refused to accept her female gender identity. Read more on Wikipedia

Their biography is available in 22 different languages on Wikipedia. Leelah Alcorn is the 947th most popular social activist, the 21,950th most popular biography from United States and the 164th most popular American Social Activist.

Leelah Alcorn was an American transgender girl most famous for her tragic death by suicide in 2014, which she publicized in a poignant note advocating for transgender rights and highlighting the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youth. Her story sparked widespread discussions about gender identity, mental health, and the importance of acceptance and support for transgender individuals.

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS

Among social activists, Leelah Alcorn ranks 947 out of 840. Before them are Elizabeth Wathuti, Bhakti Sharma, Marinel Sumook Ubaldo, Anna Campbell, Ben Fletcher, and Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay. After them are Jestina Mukoko, Mama Cax, Archana Soreng, Licypriya Kangujam, Kehkashan Basu, and Androula Henriques.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1997, Leelah Alcorn ranks 1,157. Before them are Chang Yuan, Anton Walkes, Henning Mühlleitner, Noemie Fox, Kota Ogino, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot. After them are Yota Maejima, Shun Sato, Michael Rice, Alice Mangione, Tyler Bate, and Sumit Nagal. Among people deceased in 2014, Leelah Alcorn ranks 602. Before them are Simone Battle, U. Srinivas, Elliot Rodger, Stella Young, Dylan Tombides, and Aitzaz Hasan. After them is William Bender.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Leelah Alcorn ranks 21,958 out of 20,380. Before them are Sarah Natochenny (1987), Courtney Stodden (1994), Corey Cogdell (1986), Nneka Ogwumike (1990), Shelvin Mack (1990), and Moisés Hernández (1992). After them are Jan Tesař (1990), Willam Belli (1982), Ethan Cepuran (2000), Maya Joint (2006), Samuel Sevian (2000), and Brock Purdy (1999).

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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS In United States

Among social activists born in United States, Leelah Alcorn ranks 164. Before them are Destiny Watford (1995), Ayọ Tometi (1984), Terri Schiavo case (1963), Jamie Margolin (2001), David Jay (1982), and Ben Fletcher (1890). After them are Mama Cax (1989), Tamika Mallory (1980), Isra Hirsi (2003), Charlie Kirk (1993), Haven Coleman (2006), and Rebecca Jamieson (null).

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