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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist who boldly challenged discriminatory laws and police harassment as ...

Transgendar actress Hailie Sahar released her new single “Star Traveler” on June 1 to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month.h. She says the song honors the LGBTQ audience but really applies to everyone. “We are ...

Hot off her historic "RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars" win, Monét X Change brings her very own talk show to BUILD Series. The lovely host sits down to chat with "Pose" star Hailie Sahar and "RuPaul's ...

Culture and joy took the spotlight at Highly Favored, the Los Angeles LGBT Center's annual Black History Month celebration. The program on Saturday, Feb. 21, honored nightlife as a crucial force in ...