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Biddy Mason Speaks Up (Fighting for Justice)

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Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife was born into slavery. When Biddy arrived in California, where slavery was technically illegal, she was kept captive by her owners and forced to work without pay. But when Biddy …

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Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife was born into slavery. When Biddy arrived in California, where slavery was technically illegal, she was kept captive by her owners and forced to work without pay. But when Biddy learned that she was going to be taken to a slave state, she launched a plan to win her freedom.

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"Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife was born into slavery. When Biddy arrived in California, where slavery was technically illegal, she was kept captive by her …"

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