Bridget “Biddy” Mason was a nurse, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church. Born into slavery, Mason successfully petitioned a court for her freedom in Los Angeles in 1856. Mason worked as a midwife and nurse, and saved money which allowed her to buy property in early Los Angeles. She eventually amassed a small fortune and devoted herself to supporting various philanthropic causes. In partnership with @standardvision, we’ve produced a
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Biddy Mason: From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire Landowner in Los Angeles Born enslaved in Mississippi, Bridget “Biddy” Mason walked over 1,600 miles to freedom — then became one of the first Black women to own land in Los Angeles. She used her fortune to build schools, hospitals, and founded California’s first AME Church. Her story is one of courage, brilliance, and unstoppable generosity. #BlackHistory #BiddyMason #HiddenHistory #WomensHistory #LosAngelesHistory #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneursh
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Bridget “Biddy” Mason was brought as a slave to California. When she arrived, she sued for freedom for herself and her family and won, in what became a landmark court case. She is renowned for her philanthropy. "From Enslaved to Entrepreneur: The Biddy Mason Story" is adapted from "Biddy Mason Speaks Up", an installment of the Fighting for Justice book series, written by Arisa White and Laura Atkins, illustrations by Laura Freeman. This video is part of a larger project entitled "Gold Chains: Th
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🎥: @johnkyi Link in bio! In honor of #womenshistorymonth we are reminded of Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a former enslaved person who became a pioneering L.A. real estate entrepreneur and beloved philanthropist. Mason delivered hundreds of babies during her career as a nurse and used her knowledge of herbal remedies (taught to her by other female enslaved people) to treat those afflicted by the smallpox epidemic, risking her own life in doing so. She lived frugally and began saving money, which she l
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Once enslaved. Then a nurse. Then a landowner. Bridget “Biddy” Mason turned struggle into strength, faith into fortune, and generosity into legacy. Her journey from bondage to building Los Angeles’s first AME Church is the definition of resilience and purpose. 🌿✨ Hashtags #BiddyMason #HerStory #BlackHistory #WomenWhoInspire #LegacyBuilder #MotivationInMotion #LosAngelesHistory #BlackGirlMagic #EmpoweredWomen #ViralReels | Love and Music
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