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Mary Ellen Pleasant made a fortune as a domestic by listening to the conversations of the white men of means that she was serving.  She listened and invested making millions.  Then she shared all her millions with people who needed help whether they were slaves running for freedom or women who needed help finding independence.

Join Kit and Sherlock to hear the story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a true American hero.

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