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 ...

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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 ...

In the 1960’s, a raven-haired and svelte drag performer was one of the hottest acts in L.A.’s nightclub scene. Sir Lady Java, an openly trans woman of color, had a popular dance and comedy routine ...