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 ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In the 1960’s, a raven-haired and ...

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 ...