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Mr. Barney Ford

Born into slavery, Barney Ford escaped at 26 and endured racism, fires, and mining claim jumping to become one of only 46 African Americans in the Colorado Territory. Undeterred, he became one of the richest men in the state as a miner, barber, restaurateur, and hotel owner—a true entrepreneur—all while fighting endlessly for Black rights.

English
  • Originally Aired February 25, 2021
  • Runtime 57 minutes
  • Created June 26, 2021 by
    roasted_coffee
  • Modified July 6, 2023 by
    frizzlebiscuit