94 - The Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant

June 09, 2023 00:15:55
94 - The Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant
History of California Podcast
94 - The Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant

Jun 09 2023 | 00:15:55

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In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, an African American woman who blazed trails in Californian politics. 

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