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Who was the 'Man-Monster' Of New York?
Who was the 'Man-Monster' of New York?
On June 16, 1836, in New York City, Mary Jones stood in a courtroom that was a cauldron of hatred. Mary was African American and one of the first known transgender women in US history. Anthony Delaney tells Maddy Pelling the final story from his new book out now: Queer Georgians: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½makers.
Edited by Richie Power. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.