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	Podcast:		Business (Video)
	Episode:		One of The First African American Millionaires and Her Impact On Los Angeles
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:58:58
	Publish Date:		2019-06-23 16:00:00
	Description:		Bridget “Biddy” Mason, born a slave in Mississippi in 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. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 34785]
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