In this episode, we explore the inspiring life of Susan Angeline Collins, a pioneering African American missionary who transitioned from running a laundry in Dakota to shaping lives in Angola. Discover how her resilience and faith overcame racial and gender barriers, leading her to establish a school for girls in a society that often silenced them. Join us as we reflect on her legacy and the lessons her journey imparts on courage, purpose, and the transformative power of education.

Chapters:

(02:27) In the 1870s, the Dakota Territory was a rugged frontier

(04:04) Susan Angeline Collins was born in Illinois to a slave mother

(09:09) Susan Angela Collins joined a self-supporting mission that offered no pay

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