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activist.

Biography

Concepción was born in California and grew up in Inland Empire and El Monte. She graduated from

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with a degree in English literature. Concepción was an assistant writer for the 2020

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comedy-drama original series '' Gentefied'', helping write the ninth episode "Protest Tacos", directed by

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. She was also a staff writer on Netflix's 2019 zombie comedy-drama series '' Daybreak''. Concepción was an active

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transgender rights activist. She took part in

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's ''Time's Up 50/50 by 2020'' Initiative, advocating for more diverse representation in the entertainment industry. In 2018, she spoke about transgender representation in the media at the United State of Women Summit. She died by suicide on February 19, 2020.

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