When Will I See Black Trans Characters Like Edie Stokes Again?

[Natasha]

When Will I See Black Trans Characters Like Edie Stokes Again?

http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2011/09/when-will-i-see-black-trans-characters.html
9/28/11
Monica Roberts

Back in 1977, in the Jefferson's fourth season we were introduced to George's old Navy buddy who was in New York to visit for a few days.   George's buddy had a reputation in the Navy as a practical jokester and he was eager to see his old friend.

However, there had been some major changes in the intervening years since George had seen his old buddy, and he was shocked to discover Edie's transition.   He handled their initial meeting badly, but by the end of the show came to accept his old friend and even fell for one of her jokes