Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Black Trans History-Ajita Wilson
Posted by Monica Roberts at 12:00 AM
http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2012/08/black-trans-history-ajita-wilson.htmlStumbled across an interesting piece of Black trans history while searching for something trans related to write about. It concerns the surprising note that cult film actress Ajita Wilson was a trans woman. But then again, why should I be surprised about what I discover when it comes to women like us?
It's simply another fascinating piece of Black trans history that I'm bringing to your attention.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York around 1950 and started out as a female illusionist and entertainer in New York's red light district She had her sex realignment surgery in the mid 1970's and not long after that occurred began appearing in underground adult films being produced in the New York area.
She was discovered by a European film producer who got her roles in French, Italian, Greek and Spanish films. By 1978 Wilson had built up quite a following and name recognition in doing so.
