Ah Toy - The Most Desired Chinese Woman of the Wild West

Madames, Heauxs, and Gigolos

Between 1848-1855 California had hit it big when gold was found at Sutters Mills in Coloma California. In 1849 a Cantonese woman arrived in California becoming the second known Chinese woman to arrive in California and the first Chinese prostitute in California. Ah Toy was a determined and intelligent woman and frequently used the San Francisco Recorder's Court to protect herself and her business from exploitation. For this episode, we suggest making a contribution to Stop AAPI Hate (Asian American Pacific Islander). Their approach recognizes that in order to effectively address anti-Asian racism they must work to end all forms of structural racism leveled at Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color as well. https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Don’t forget to like, share subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We also have an Amazon wishlist! If you’d like to hear a topic, or send us a book check our MHG Podcast wish list on Amazon. Any quality of book appreciated used or new. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UEPQF6X5A4UM?ref_=wl_share