Jewel Thais‑Williams, affectionately known as “Mama Jewel,” passed away on July 7, 2025, at age 86, as confirmed by her sister, Carol Williams. Born in Indiana on May 9, 1939, and raised in San Diego before settling in Los Angeles, she would go on to become a pioneering voice for Black queer liberation, especially as a Black [...] The post Honoring the Life of Jewel Thais-Williams: A Legend in the Black Sapphic Community first appeared on GLAAD.
