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 ...

Lady Java, world-class entertainer and history-making titan of nightlife, died in Los Angeles on the evening of Saturday November 16, friends of the family tell Them. She was 82 years old. Known by ...

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 ...