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Kiara St. James dead at age 52, Transgender and HIV advocacy

Kiara St.

James, an American transgender activist, died on May 8, 2026. She was an African-American transgender activist and the co-founder and executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group.

St. James, who was born in 1973 or 1974, grew up in Beaumont, Texas. Her work focused on transgender and HIV advocacy.

Kiara St. James (1973 or 1974 – May 8, 2026) was an African-American transgender activist. She was the co-founder and executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group.

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