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How Harlem’s ‘Queen Of Numbers’ Built A Gambling Empire

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Stephanie St. Clair emerged as a key figure in Harlem’s gambling scene in the early 20th century. Born on December 24, 1897, in Martinique, St. Clair immigrated to New York City and settled in Harlem, where she established a gambling enterprise centered around the numbers game. This game functioned as an informal lottery system, engaging…

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