WHO IS LOBZANG JIVAKA?

As World War II broke out in 1939, Lobzang Jivaka began receiving testosterone therapy. He subsequently underwent gender-affirming surgeries - and legally registered as male. Despite being a pioneer, this trans man is not widely known. Warren Christopher Hallett attempts to change that.

One evening during LGBT+ History Month 2023, by complete happenstance, I discovered this trans pioneer. It was at Camp Books in South London. I was there to meet Brooke Palmieri (they/them), the owner-founder of this printing company. Shortly after my arrival, Brooke excused herself to finish printing some posters. I was left to potter around the office. With a mug of green tea in my hand, I made my way to the library next door to admire Brooke’s vast collection of rare books and prints. As I was walking back to the office, Brooke handed me a copy of the freshly printed poster. Eight black and white portraits stared back at me. I instantly recognised April Ashley, Sylvia Rivera and Felicia Elizondo. “The ‘Trans Pride’ organisers from all over the…

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TransLiving International (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 82

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