Sir Lady Java, trans entertainer who died this month at the age of 82, brought groundbreaking suit against the LAPD in the 1960s. LAist's Josie Huang looks back at the pioneer's legacy.

Sir Lady Java, trans entertainer who died this month at the age of 82, brought groundbreaking suit against the LAPD in the 1960s. LAist's Josie Huang looks back at the pioneer's legacy.

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The legacy of the trans trailblazer who fought the LAPD to keep drag performers on stage

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