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Laverne Cox

May 29, 2017 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Laverne Cox was born on May 29 (some sources cite birth year as 1984, others as 1972). She is an actress and LGBTQ advocate who became the first openly transgender person to be featured on the cover of “Time” magazine, and the first nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. Laverne Cox was born a twin in Mobile, Alabama, and raised by her single mother, Gloria, and grandmother. Cox attempted suicide at the age of 11, and […]

Categories: All, Cox, Laverne, May, May 29 • Tags: 1972, 1984, Laverne Cox, May 29, Ubuntu Biography Project

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