A Creek Freedmen descendant granted 160 acres in Oklahoma. Despite claims the land is worthless, she believes there is oil beneath it. After a family lease triggers a massive gusher, she becomes wealthy overnight. She combats greedy oil sharks, corrupt officials, and white guardians by educating herself, reading contracts, and doing her own math. She eventually moves to Kansas City to escape Jim Crow segregation and builds a successful career as a businesswoman.
Represents Sarah's initial state as a land recipient before her financial transformation.
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