Listen and learn the history of Sir Lady Java and CARA featuring influential women in today's world.

@sirLadyjava celebrated her 81st birthday including special guest:

@CarmelitaPittman @HallieSahar @ByronJohns @WandaRAyWillis @chilliewilliegroove @lamarrdeucelubinvevo2553
Sir Lady Java, whose birth name is William March Jones, is a notable figure in the history of LGBTQ+ rights and entertainment. She was a transgender performer, specifically a transgender woman, and a prominent transgender activist during the 1960s and 1970s.

Sir Lady Java's life and work exemplify the resilience and strength of transgender individuals who stood up against systemic discrimination and played a vital role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. She is celebrated as a pioneer in the struggle for transgender rights and equality.

Hailie Sahar, known for her role in "Pose," will play the lead in an upcoming biopic directed by Anthony Hemingway. The biopic will focus on Sir Lady Java, a famed trans rights activist and exotic dancer. Sir Lady Java, a beloved figure in the 1960s nightclub scene, performed alongside icons like James Brown and Lena Horne. However, her career was hindered by a discriminatory city ordinance known as "Rule Number 9," which criminalized cross-dressing in Los Angeles. Undeterred, she led a movement, supported by the ACLU, to challenge the law. In 1969, after two years of activism, she successfully lobbied the California Supreme Court to overturn "Rule Number 9."

The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) is a statewide nonprofit organization that unites retired workers and community groups to win social and economic justice, full civil rights, and a better, more secure future for ourselves, our families, and future generations. CARA is the official state affiliate of the Alliance for Retired Americans.
👉 www.retiredamericans.org.

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Yvonne Wheeler describes her journey from working hard in Louisiana to realizing the persistence of racism beyond their home state. She learned about discrimination against black women in the workplace and decided to speak up. Eventually, she became the first black woman president of their union. She credit collective bargaining for their ability to fight against injustice and inequality without fear of retaliation. Yvonne Wheeler also mentions influential figures in the labor movement, such as Omega Williams Fan and Greater Mars Mitchell.

Maria Elena Durazo maintains a strong passion for community and freedom. She values two essential aspects in her life: 1. unity, and 2. solidarity. She highlight the challenges their parents faced in paying for medical bills after her birth and express gratitude for the support she received. She also acknowledge the hardship experienced by African Americans who were forcibly removed and incarcerated in the past, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need, including their family and workers.

Timestamps:
03:01 Lady Java's Interview
10:40 Lady Java's Birthday Party
14:26 Yvonne Wheeler's Speech
17:12 Maria Elena Durazo's Speech

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