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What We Can Learn From Clara Brown 4 min read ⢠Feb 26, 2021 ⢠Terri Williams
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Clara Brown was born a slave in Virginia and later became an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropistâand she is considered the first Black woman in the Colorado Gold Rush. Born into slavery in Fredericksburg, VA, in 1803, Brown was sold to another slave owner in Kentucky, married a fellow slave, and had 4 children. However, her husband and children were sold to separate slave owners.Â
Although she endured unimaginable cruelties, Brownâs entrepreneurial ability allowed her to flourish later in life, and she was one of the 100 most influential women in the history of Colorado. These are some of the lessons we can learn from Brown.