Sir Lady Java: Black Trans Woman and Icon
Learn more about Black trans entertainer and activist Sir Lady Java.
Learn more about Black trans entertainer and activist Sir Lady Java.
Watch TransLash Media’s Q&A with BTFA Collective members at the ‘Artistic Legacies’ docuseries screening in 2023.
Join Imara Jones for American Problems, Trans Solutions, as she travels across the country to tell the stories of three Black trans leaders on the frontlines of change.
In Kimiyah’s Story, the third of three Artistic Legacies films, ballroom legend Kimiyah Prescott opens up about how she grew from the rigid and repressive rules of an extremely religious household to find freedom through expression in the ballroom community.
In Iman’s Story, the second of three Artistic Legacies films, the artist and performer shares her powerful story of growth which starts in Atlanta, Georgia, and leads to stages in New York City.
This is a chapter from TransLash Zine Vol. 6: Anti-Trans Hate Machine (April 2023).
Transcript for Episode 65 of the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, ‘Black Trans Podcasts’.
TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists, thought-leaders, movement activists, researchers, and those wanting to know about trans people, we produce narratives about and for the trans community—accurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights, TransLash Media serves as a beacon of hope through the voices that we share with the world.
TransLash tells trans stories to save trans lives. As a trusted source for journalists, thought-leaders, movement activists, researchers, and those wanting to know about trans people, we produce narratives about and for the trans community—accurately and reliably. At a time when disinformation about trans people is being used to undermine democracy and human rights, TransLash Media serves as a beacon of hope through the voices that we share with the world.
The Glow UP
At TransLash, change is constant. We embrace our own process of collective transformation, and we honor every step of the journey. We’re getting ready to celebrate a pivotal point in our story, and we’re inviting you to be a part of it!
We’ve been working behind the scenes to launch a new brand for TransLash—one that honors our roots, reflects our growth, and leaves room for what’s to come. Over the next few months, you’ll notice fresh visuals and content as we bring our “glow up” to life across our digital channels. This summer, we’ll celebrate the culmination of that work: our brand new website! We’re building a new home for the journalism you love and trust, grounded in our deep commitment to the trans community.
We’re stepping into our own transition, and we want to share it with you. Join us!
Be the first to know when we launch the new site!