Tag: San Francisco
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The remarkable life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, believed to be the first Black female self-made millionaire. From humble beginnings in slavery to amassing immense wealth during the Gold Rush in San Francisco, Pleasant’s story unfolds with business acumen,…
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At age 16, Maya Angelou made history as one of the first Black female streetcar conductors in San Francisco in the 1940s. Learn about her pioneering role in the city’s transit.
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