# From the Vault - William Dorsey Swann- Queen of Drag

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Podcast: [Who Did What Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/who-did-what-now-483236)
Published: 2026-02-10T00:01:00+00:00
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It's Black History Month, so let's pull a story from the vault, that of one William Dorsey Swann, who entered the world enslaved and would be the beacon of ballroom. Joy is an act of resistance, so listen up to the story of the first Queen of Drag! Hosted by Katie Charlwood Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page) Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22 Business Enquiries: katie@whodidwhatnowpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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