Biddy Mason’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, determination, and vision. Born into slavery, she fought for her freedom through the courts and went on to become one of Los Angeles’ first Black landowners and a pioneering entrepreneur. Her real estate investments helped shape downtown L.A., while her philanthropy and co-founding of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church left a lasting legacy in the Black community.
In this episode, we explore Mason’s journey—from her legal battle for freedom to her impact as a businesswoman and humanitarian. We’ll also discuss how her legacy is honored today through Biddy Mason Memorial Park and ongoing recognition of her contributions to social justice, financial empowerment, and community upliftment.
Tune in to celebrate the life of Biddy Mason, a true symbol of perseverance and progress.
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.