Delisa Newton

Delisa Newton (1934–2004) was an American nurse and jazz vocalist in the American press, most notably in a 1966 issue of Sepia.[1]

Born in New Orleans, her mother was of Haitian descent, and her Baptist minister father left when she was three. In a series of tabloid articles in the mid-1960s, Newton described her transition and life,[2] as well as her personal views.[3]

Newton died from stomach cancer in 2004. At the time of her death, she resided in Douglasville, Georgia. Newton was cremated at the request of family and her ashes were transported to Houma, Louisiana.

References
  1. Newton D (1966). From Man to Woman. Sepia
  2. Newton D (June 20, 1965). My lover beat me. National Insider, p. 4-5.
  3. Newton D (July 18, 1965). Why I could never marry a white man! National Insider, p. 17.


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