Sarah Rector (1902-1967) was known as the richest Black girl in America. She was given allotted land by the United States government in Oklahoma, which happened to be rich in oil deposits. She became an oil magnate by age eleven and lived a life of (mostly) glamor.
For Further Reading:
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Richest Black Girl in America: Redefining Sarah Rector and Her Family
- How did a young Oklahoman become known as "The Richest Black Girl in America"*?
- ‘World’s Richest Negro Girl’ inspired media ridicule, fascination, alarm
This month we're talking about Go-Getters. Women who purposefully—or accidentally!—acquired life-changing wealth, good fortune, or influence.
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