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Hattie’s Story: From a Skillet to a Dream
In 1938, a recently widowed Black woman stepped off the train at Saratoga Springs, New York. She had only $33 in her pocket. No family waiting for her. No support to welcome her. It was the heart of the Great Depression.
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According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, Hattie’s Story: From a Skillet to a Dream, In 1938, a recently widowed Black woman stepped off the train at Saratoga Springs, New York. She had only $33 in her pocket. No family waiting for her. No support to welcome her. It was the heart of the Great Depression.
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- Hattie’s Story: From a Skillet to a DreamRedwood City Pulse - 2026-06-19T15:18:00+00:00
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