In light of the historic events shaping the national political scene both yesterday and today, I thought it appropriate to choose a video that illustrates how far we’ve come over the last century and a half. A remarkable figure in Angeleno history, Biddy Mason helped break barriers for African Americans as well as women in a day and age fraught with prejudice and obstacles. I only wish this short two-minute teaser delved deeper into her amazing story.
Friday Flix: The Legacy of Biddy Mason
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