What Happened to Harlem's 20-Year-Old Crime Queen? | Stephanie St. Clair

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode we are looking into the life of Stephanie St. Clair, a prominent black woman of African descent and racketeer who ran numerous enterprises in Harlem, New York, in the early 20th century.

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[gregorybush]

This woman was straight badass. She died in her own home, and was still rich at that time. Which means she won the game. Most criminal bosses die either in prison, broke, or both.

[Pearlruby]

There is a movie called Hoodlum made in 1997 about Queenie. Cicely Tyson played Queenie. The movie is very entertaining. Lawrence Fishburne plays Bumpy Johnson.

[derrickH]

Wow! Great example of a woman who knew how to run her own business without letting anyone intimidate her or get in her way, she stood up against any of the cowards trying to ruin her, a great example of a strong woman.💯

[verucasaltbaum]

That was such a fascinating story! Her photos were so elegant, no-nonsense and "sassy" at the same time !
Thank you for bringing us this Forgotten Life!😊

[peggyjaeger]

What a strong and fascinating woman . She lived quite a life. Glad she got to enjoy it in later years. Very interesting video.

[Pierre_en_CI]

I never miss these short and very entertaining biographic videos, keep making them. This will be one of your legacy to humanity.

[muscleboy]

Forgotten Lives, Yes, I have heard of Stephanie St. Clair. Better known as Madam St Claire. You see some of her in the movie "The Cotton Club" and the movie "Hoodlum" Both movies Laurence Fishbourne played mobster Bumpy Johnson. In movie "Hoodlum" Cicely Tyson played Madame St. Claire. Fascinating lady. Thanks for the upload.

[coricori]

At 7:56, is a picture of the late actress Cicely Tyson. She was portraying Stephanie St.Clair, in the 1997 film ‘Hoodlum.’

[cherylbrooks]

I love that you give these people their name back in a way...

[lorettacook]

She was a woman ahead of her time, I feel she should be recognized for her contribution to society.

[cadillacdeville]

I remember this being talked about on another channel that I follow. Thank you for covering her story.

[carolinemincks]

There is an excellent podcast about her called Harlem Queen - it has beautiful sound design, great writing, and a fantastic cast of actors!

[Grace.allovertheplace]

Hi 👋 wow this upload popped up like a 2nd of June gift & made me as happy as usual.Thank you 🙏 I wish you a happy and splendid weekend 🌻
With kindness and respect, Grace 🩰

[professorsprout]

Beautifully done! If she had been born now she would have gotten an MBA in business. In psychology some people become sociopathic not because they are wicked but because the circumstances of their lives teach them to be. There was no model in her time for an ambitious black woman. Did you say black Americans couldn't put their money in the banking system? That means you need another option and so policy manufactures crime.

[sheppiehet]

Imprisoned for "LIVING BY HER WITS." Now that in itself is a crime. She beat the boys at the very GAME she invented and since then the GAME has been Rigged!

[rubychew]

She was ahead of time considering the time period.

[Golden_one]

As a resident of Harlem. I love Harlem, but I so more love the History of Harlem.

[VesperR]

Another phenomenal video ❤ Thanks for these enlightening stories!

[intricatelytangled]

Thanks for researching her later years. I glad to know she lived a quiet life in her elder years after all that young wild street life.

[zero_bs_tolerance]

She would make a great movie. What a life! Imagine going toe-to-toe with Dutch Schultz and winning?! Incredible.
Thank you.