Sir Lady Java wasn't just a trailblazer; she was my second mother. Like so many trans girls, I saw myself reflected in her strength, grace, and unapologetic authenticity. For a young trans girl ...

Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist who boldly challenged discriminatory laws and police harassment as a star of the Los Angeles nightclub scene in the 1960s, died Saturday ...

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This story is the third in a Friday series from LA Public Press and Q Voice News exploring untold queer histories in LA for LGBTQ+ History Month. Sir Lady Java was a pioneering trans figure in LA who ...