Trans pioneer Sir Lady Java fought LAPD discrimination in 1967

Almost half a century before “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Pose,” Sir Lady Java was a pioneering transgender activist and entertainer who fought against a Los Angeles law that restricted drag performance. She also spoke truth to power by challenging the Los Angeles Police Department and the city. Also, as a Black gender non-conforming woman, she … Continue reading Trans pioneer Sir Lady Java fought LAPD discrimination in 1967