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This is a black-and-white photograph of Sweet Evening Breeze, the “Queen of Lexington,” Kentucky, in the 1930s and 40s reclining gracefully on a couch. She is wearing a long, satin or silk gown with puffed short sleeves and appears relaxed, resting her head on one hand while the other arm is extended along the back of the couch. The couch is decorated with lace doilies, adding a vintage, domestic feel to the scene. The overall image exudes elegance and confidence, likely taken in the early-to-mid 20th century.

This is a vintage, color-tinted photograph of a Sweet Evening Breeze, the “Queen of Lexington,” standing outdoors in a garden, wearing a white bridal gown with a long veil. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and standing next to a white bench, with a wooden fence and flowering bushes in the background. The overall setting is serene and elegant, capturing a moment of poise and grace, likely meant to resemble a wedding portrait.

Miss Sweets, also known as "Sweet Evening Breeze, The Queen of Lexington," was a Black trans woman and nurse in Lexington, Kentucky. She was known for her vibrant presence, close friendship with artist Henry Faulkner, and legendary performances at speakeasies during Prohibition.
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Angela Davis and Her wife

Angela Davis and her iconic Afro

Angela Davis with her gray Afro and wearing a black sweater with a gold necklace

A picture of Angela Davis’s wanted posted

Today we’re talking about Angela Davis. She was a member of the black panther party. (One of the non problematic members, iykyk) she is a political activist, professor, and author. She came out as a lesbian in 1997 and received backlash from every community but continued to push. #celebratingpeople