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Sir Lady Java, drag artist and activist who performed alongside the famous, has died

She appeared with celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Pryor, and Don Rickles, and challenged a law against drag performances.

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This Woman Performed With Richard Pryor When Being Trans Was Illegal

A Black trans woman bucking the law, the legendary Sir Lady Java performed alongside men like Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., and Don Rickles.

A man dons a feather headdress for the 2001 Wigstock, and annual drag festival held in Manhattan.
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The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.