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Zipporah Potter Atkins-first Afro American to own land in colonial Boston, Mass before US was formed

Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Episode • Dec 16, 2018 • 4m

Zipporah Potter Atkins was the child of slaves. Born free, she was the first to own land in colonial Boston Massachusetts before the United States were formed. Enjoy!