Biddy Mason
MBOGO .W. APOLLO ( MOI UNIVERSITY)
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Biddy Mason

Biddy Mason was an African-American philanthropist who desires to offer challenge to many people especially in her quest to overcome life challenges. Popularly, the African American citizens were readily held as slaves. She was not an exceptional. She had three daughters who are predicted to have been fathered by Smith, their master. Although slaves were lowly regarded in the society of the time, Biddy makes a series of maneuvers in an attempt to make life better until her focus as well as devotion changes her life, her close relatives and community at large. Her legacy in the community is evidenced in two main ways. Firstly, a tombstone that marked her commemoration was elected on March 27, 1988. Secondly, November 16, 1989 was purposely declared as Mason day. An erection of a statute to remember her achievements was made at Broadway spring centre. Biddy Mason presents a typical visionary parent whose success not only benefits her but also other people especially the needy. Her determination in life is worth praise. She struggles a lot with her three daughters. Even though slaves are lowly regarded in the American society, she still focuses to make sure that all goes well. Her master, Smith and her wife keep on changing their residents with time. She never takes any experience for granted. For instance, she uses her experience as a slave to become a stepping stone for her future roles of midwife and a nurse. Her skills become instrumental in helping many in the society. Her interest in wanting to be freed as a slave bore fruits. Situations work best for her because she never loses her vision. After being freed from Smiths hands, she starts to utilize her skills as a midwife and as a talented. Contrary to the expectations of the many, she becomes the first African American philanthropist helping needy people in the society. She had an orphanage in her home in Los Angeles which became the first African Methodist Episcopal Church. The plaque in the street depicts the life of Mason. For example, the one that Sheila made has a bottle of medicine and another one of a midwife holding a bag. She bravely is witnessed when she takes a step of refuting to continue to be a slave when she takes the case to court. Although at that time so many slaves cases were never worn, she was determined that hers would win and this happened. Others of her race were also freed as well.

References http://www.publicartinla.com/Downtown/Broadway/Biddy_Mason/mason.html http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/maso-bid.html