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Bridget "Biddy" Mason was born into slavery in 1818 and was gifted to relatives of her owner who eventually moved to California, where slavery was illegal. Upon arriving in California, Biddy gained her freedom and worked as a nurse. She saved money and became one of the first African American women to purchase land. Biddy strived to improve the African American community in Los Angeles by providing affordable housing and donating land for schools and stores. She helped people of all races through her philan

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