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A People's History of Kansas City

The First Known Female Buffalo Soldier

Published February 23, 2021 at 3:00 AM CST
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Crysta Henthorne
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KCUR 89.3

The story of Cathay Williams, a pioneer in the fight against race and gender discrimination. Growing up enslaved in Independence, Missouri, she disguised herself as a man in order to become a legendary Buffalo Soldier.

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Suzanne Hogan
Suzanne Hogan is contributing announcer, producer and reporter for KCUR 89.3. She also hosts and produces the podcast, A People’s History of Kansas City. Reach her at suzanne@kcur.org
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