The Untold Legacy of Biddy Mason: From Slavery to Real Estate Mogul
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This audio preview introduces the extraordinary life of Bridget “Biddy” Mason—born into slavery and later becoming the wealthiest Black woman in California.
It traces her journey from a 1,700-mile westward trek to a landmark freedom case, and ultimately to her rise as a real estate investor and philanthropist who helped shape early Los Angeles and its Black institutions.
Read the full profile here: Biddy Mason
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