The Life of Transgender Activist Lorena Borjas

I am deeply sadden by the loss of my dear friend, transgender rights advocate Lorena Borjas.

Lorena was a superstar in the movement for transgender equality and justice. She helped so many immigrants gain a stable footing here in their new country.  Lorena worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of our community were met.

Watch this Emmy nominated 10 minute video which provides a moving account of Lorena’s history and her life’s work.

Lorena touched the lives of so many people here in Queens and will be sorely missed. While I can’t believe she is gone, I know that her work lives on.