Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive Guest Episode: Sidedoor: Lucy Hicks Anderson
Feb 23, 2023
Lucy Hicks Anderson, a Black Trans pioneer, defied societal expectations and faced prosecution in a Kentucky courtroom. Her culinary skills, supportive mother, and transition from running a speakeasy to hosting lavish parties are highlighted. Despite discrimination and erasure, Lucy's resilience inspires the need to preserve LGBTQ+ narratives and recognize trans pioneers in women's history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Lucy Hicks Anderson: Defying Societal Expectations
02:18 • 3min
Lucy Hicks Anderson: Culinary Skills and Supportive Mother
05:13 • 2min
Lucy Hicks Anderson: From Prohibition Tea to Lavish Parties
06:56 • 14min
The Resilience of Lucy Hicks Anderson: Preserving LGBTQ+ History
21:11 • 2min
Bringing Visibility to Lucy Hicks Anderson: A Black Trans Pioneer
22:57 • 4min