Hannah Elias

Hannah Elias (born c. 1865) was an American sex worker and landlord who became one of the richest Black women in the world during her lifetime.

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"“I have read in the newspapers that I have been [blackmailed], and I am frank to say that there must be some truth in a story which is given so much in detail.”"

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"“I have no fear. I have done no wrong, and every one of the poor people I have helped is praying for me in the time of my affliction.”"

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"“I have all my life made white people my friends and never had much to do with my own race.”"

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