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Sweet Evening Breeze
1892–1983
United States
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Biography
Sweet Evening Breeze (born James R. Herndon; July 2, 1892 – December 16, 1983), also known as Miss Sweets or Sweets, was an African American drag queen, activist, healthcare worker, and socialite. They were one of Lexington, Kentucky's first notable drag queens and are credited with promoting the city's early drag scene and culture. Among sources, Sweet Evening Breeze is referred to by various pronouns and expressions.
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