One of The First African American Millionaires and Her Impact On Los Angeles

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" [Business] [Show  ID: 34785]