Social Activist

Leelah Alcorn

1997 - 2014

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Their biography is available in 22 different languages on Wikipedia. Leelah Alcorn is the 943rd most popular social activist, the 21,964th most popular biography from United States and the 161st 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 943 out of 840Before 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 1,157Before 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 602Before 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 21,972 out of NaNBefore 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).

Among Social Activists In United States

Among social activists born in United States, Leelah Alcorn ranks 161Before 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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