Sir Lady Java- Trans Civil Rights Warrior

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Sir Lady Java- Trans Civil Rights Warrior
Transgriot
By Monica Roberts
09 December, 2010


http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2010/12/sir-lady-java-trans-civil-rights.html


The New Orleans born and Los Angeles based Sir Lady Java was a popular illusionist back in the day.  She was billed as the 'Prettiest Man on Earth' for her natural 38-24-38 curves.

During her heyday her act drew adoring fans and was known by and sometimes entertained many of the popular California based African-American celebrities of the day.    JET magazine covered a 1978 Los Angeles birthday party for her idol Lena Horne she performed at.

But did you know that Sir Lady Java was also a trans civil rights warrior?.