# Biddy Mason

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Ten African-Derived Names in the United States

American names come from all over the world – but did you know about these 10 African-derived names in the USA? Eddie Osborne explains. …

EP 1 Retracing their Steps - A Review I Women and Resistance 🌍

In this episode of Women and Resistance, hosts Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli discuss the roles of 11 influential women in history, juxtaposing their historical positions with contemporary times. They explore themes of imperialism, capitalism, and the importance of storytelling, highlighting f…

A Wild West Tale - How Biddy Mason Became the Wealthiest Woman in L.A.

Today, Judy helps me share the extraordinary tale of an enslaved woman who wins her freedom, the California free Black community who comes together to help her, the white authorities who --- surprisingly --- actually do the right thing when faced with injustice (the bar is on the floor, but these a…

49: From Slave to Businesswoman: The Life of Biddy Mason

Date: March 18, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #49: From Slave to Businesswoman: The Life of Biddy Mason Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Discover the remarkable story of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a former slave who beca…

Can God Be Trusted?

Fear says, "Play it safe." Faith says, "Trust God anyway." Which voice are you listening to? What do you do when obeying God feels terrifying and staying comfortable seems safer? Sometimes following God requires courage before we see His provision. Biddy Mason's remarkable story reveals what it …

That’s One for the History Books ep. 163: Biddy Mason, an African American nurse, Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist

You can now listen to “That’s One for the History Books”podcast ep. 163: Biddy Mason, an African American nurse, Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist. Each week hosts Marty Cohn and Hugh Ryan bring to light stories of influential Americans whose contributions to our country hav…

South Gate superfund cleanup, Ex-councilmembers sentenced, Pershing Square renaming — Evening Edition

A contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square may be renamed after Biddy Mason, a Black L.A. trailblazer. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.…

Biddy Mason and an Interview with Kevin Waite HHLA92

This episode features an interview with Kevin Waite about his new book "The Boundless Biddy Mason."

Biddy Mason’s Legacy & LA Labor Strikes

Hour 1- Monk and Merrill are covering the latest with Metro renaming Parishing Square after Biddy Mason. We are checking in with historian Kim Cooper. PLUS, SEIU failed to reach a deal before the strike, but Teamster paused the strike amid renewed negotiations. We explain. It's all on KFIAM-640! Se…

186 - Dr. Kevin Waite, The Boundless Biddy Mason

Historian Kevin Waite returns to the show to discuss his new biography, The Boundless Biddy Mason: An Odyssey from Slavery to Freedom Across the American West. It’s the story of a woman who was forced across the continent in bondage, won her freedom in an 1856 Los Angeles courtroom, and became one …