Harlem Queen

Yhane Washington Smith
  • 4.8 (140)
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Harlem Queen

"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-32). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, our web site: YhaneWashingtonSmith.com, email: HarlemQueenAudioDrama@gmail.com. or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ And our Patreon to raise money to continue making this show: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen Thank you for listening and reading!

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  1. EPISODE 1

    S4 EP1 - We Meet JB (Josephine Baker)

    In this episode, Stephanie St. Clair escapes jail in New York City, lands in France and recounts her tale of arrival to "America" to her friend Josephine Baker. Around 1915, Stephanie arrives in “America”, young, pregnant, alone and gets to work building a life for herself and her baby. This episode features: Gabrielle Adkins Marie-Francoise Theodore Okema T. Moore Jocelyn O’Toole Marcus Grant Tom Smith Emilio Smith  If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you would rather make a one-time contribution, here is my email for Zelle: yhanewashington@gmail.com. No amount is too small (or too large) and your contribution will be put to good use. Thank you! Read my newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yhane.writes.audio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    S4 EP2 - We Meet Bunky

    CONTENT WARNING: A lynching is discussed. In this episode, Stephanie escapes tragedy and meets Bunky. Stephanie explains to Josephine how she built her numbers empire. This episode was edited by Jordan Kauwling. Sound designed by Xperience J. original music by Jason Moran and produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. This episode featured: Gabrielle Adkins Marie-Francoise Theodore Julie Atwell Emilio Smith Tom Smith If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you would rather make a one-time contribution, here is my email for Zelle: yhanewashington@gmail.com.. No amount is too small (or too large) and your contribution will be put to good use. Thank you! Read my newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yhane.writes.audio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    S4 EP3 - Harlem Queen Live! Wilhemina Returns.

    This is the recording of our live show!! In this episode Stephanie and Wilhemina hatch a plan that will put Dutch Schultz six feet under. Original music by Jason Moran and produced, edited, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. This episode featured: Gabrielle Adkins Kara Young Luke Slattery Ian Bell Karen Chmielnicki Ele Matelan our foley artist. If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: Patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you would rather make a one-time contribution, here is my Zelle: yhanewashington@gmail.com. No amount is too small (or too large) and your contribution will be put to good use. Thank you! Read my newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yhane.writes.audio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    S4 EP4 - Madame Stephanie St. Clair's Trial (Season Finale)

    This episode tells the tale of Stephanie's trial. This season’s special sponsor is Harlem Brewing headed by the first black woman beer brewer, Celeste Beatty. Get ready for Harlem Brewing’s Harlem themed taproom in Brixton. That’s Brixton in London. This episode was edited by Jordan Kauling, sound designed by Xperience J., Emanie White -Heard is our audio engineer. "Harlem Queen" theme music composed by Jason Moran. Produced, written and directed by Yhane Washington Smith. This episode featured: Gabrielle Adkins Marie-Francoise Theodore Bob Raymunda Jeff VanDreason Emerald Toller Peter Killy Luke Slattery Journey Brown-Saintel Tom Smith Emilio Smith Nina Smith Yhane Washington Smith If you are able, please donate to my Patreon: Patreon.com/harlemqueen OR if you would rather make a one-time contribution, here is my Zelle: yhanewashington@gmail.com. No amount is too small (or too large) and your contribution will be put to good use. Thank you! Read my newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yhane.writes.audio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 1, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes.

    Isabelle and I compare notes about Stephanie St. Clair who spoke loud and clear when it came to self publicity and marketing. Stephanie was known to "indulge" when discussing her place of birth, age, income, etc. Isabelle and I try to discern what is fact and what is fiction, but conclude with even more questions. Isabelle Kerby-McGowan is a producer at Goat Rodeo, her series, Queens of the Underworld, was an invaluable source for my research to write Harlem Queen. The books Isabelle and I refer to are: LaShawn Harris’s Sex Workers, Psychics, and Numbers Runners Shirley Stewart's The World of Stephanie St. Clair I could ALWAYS use your help to pay the folks who help me make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Stephanie St. Clair; Fact, Fiction, Myth, Legend - Pt. 2, Yhane and Isabelle Kerby-McGowan compare notes.

    Isabelle and I compare notes about Stephanie St. Clair who spoke loud and clear when it came to self publicity and marketing. Stephanie was known to "indulge" when discussing her place of birth, age, income, etc. Isabelle and I try to discern what is fact and what is fiction, but conclude with even more questions. Isabelle Kerby-McGowan is a producer at Goat Rodeo, her series, Queens of the Underworld, was an invaluable source for my research to write Harlem Queen. The books Isabelle and I refer to are: LaShawn Harris’s Sex Workers, Psychics, and Numbers Runners Shirley Stewart's The World of Stephanie St. Clair I could ALWAYS use your help to pay the folks who help me make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    We Have Main Character Energy. Yhane talks with Dominic Lawson of Black is America.

    Yhane talks with Dominic Lawson of the "Black is America" Podcast. Yhane and Dominic talk about 'standing in the gap' - making sure that we learn and share our stories. I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    William Sutphin (Booker and Olivia) and Yhane have a sit down.

    Yhane has a sit down with William Sutphin creator of the "Booker and Olivia" audio drama. Yhane and William discuss creating Black historical fiction. You can follow William on Instagram @audio_auteur. I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  9. EPISODE 10

    We're All Ancestors in Training. Yhane talks with Nichole Hill of Our Ancestors Were Messy.

    I am so glad to share with you my conversation with Nichole Hill of The Our Ancestors Were Messy podcast. Nichole and I talk about the history and value of Black newspapers and how we use them to make our shows. I had no idea there were so many! I could ALWAYS use your help to make these incredible stories. Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/c/harlemqueen OR Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/yhanewashingtonsmith Thank you! Keep in touch by subscribing to my newsletter! https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
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"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-32). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, our web site: YhaneWashingtonSmith.com, email: HarlemQueenAudioDrama@gmail.com. or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/ And our Patreon to raise money to continue making this show: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen Thank you for listening and reading!

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  • Creator
    Yhane Washington Smith
  • Episodes
    33
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Harlem Queen

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