Kickass Women of History

24. Lucy Hicks Anderson: Socialite and Madame


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Twenty years after America abolished slavery, Lucy was born black and trans in Jim Crow-era Kentucky. She grew up to be a chef and a socialite, hosting the best parties in Oxnard, California. Alongside her successful catering business, she owned speakeasies and brothels. She may not always have been on the right side of the law, but she was definitely a kickass woman.

Learn about her rise to the top of society, her trials, and heartbreak as host Amy Cotterill is joined by drag historian Elizabeth the Thirsty.

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