I am back with another listener request!  Anna Kingsley was a slave woman who went on to become property and slave owner  who won a monumental court case during a period when women and former slaves were given little, if any, agency or respect.  Much of Anna&apos;s life remains a mystery, but what we do know is quite fascinating. Tune in this week as I dive into the life of Anna Kingsley.

Zachary Taylor

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