Bridget “Biddy” Mason, born aslaveinMississippiin 1818, achieved financial success that enabled her to support her extended family for generations despite the fact that she was illiterate. In a landmark case she sued her master for their freedom, saved her earnings, invested in real estate, and became a well-known philanthropist in Los Angeles,California. Although born in […]
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