Marsha Aizumi
American author, educator, and transgender rights activist
About Marsha Aizumi
Lived 1947 – 2025 (aged 78). Marsha Aizumi was an American lGBTQ rights activist, writer and educator.
Marsha Aizumi (May 28, 1947 - December 18, 2025) was an American author, educator, and LGBTQ+ activist. She co-founded the first PFLAG chapter for Asian-Pacific Islanders. With the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Aizumi created the Courageous Conversations initiative to educate school district officials on LGBT youth issues and bullying. In 2012, she co-authored a book with her son.
Personal life Marsha Ogino was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Aizumi and her husband adopted Ishinomaki-born Aiden Aizumi as a baby. Her child first identified as a lesbian before transitioning from female to male.
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Who was Marsha Aizumi?
American author, educator, and transgender rights activist
When was Marsha Aizumi born?
Marsha Aizumi was born on 28 May 1947.
When did Marsha Aizumi die?
Marsha Aizumi died on 18 December 2025.
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Marsha Aizumi was a lGBTQ rights activist, writer and educator.
What nationality was Marsha Aizumi?
Marsha Aizumi was American.
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