In 1913, a young Black girl named Sarah Rector from Taft, Oklahoma, became incredibly famous. At just 11 years old, she was declared the “richest colored girl in the world” after oil was discovered on her family's land. This unexpected find changed her life forever.
Sarah's family had land given to them by the government. When oil was found on this land, it was like hitting a jackpot. By the time Sarah was 18, she was a millionaire. Her wealth was so huge that the Oklahoma Legislature, trying to make things simpler, declared her a white person. This decision was a reflection of the racial attitudes of the time.
With her new wealth, Sarah lived a life of luxury. She owned lots of land, fancy cars, and had everything she could want. But her life wasn’t without challenges. Being so young and rich, and dealing with the racial issues of the time, made her life very complicated. Despite these difficulties, Sarah stayed strong and continued to live her life with grace.
Sarah Rector’s story is not just about her wealth but also about her courage and the struggles she faced. Her life shows us that no matter how tough things get, it’s possible to overcome them and achieve great things.
1. Drama as Man Beat Wife to death after he caught her Red handed Cheating on his bed 😳
2. Boko Haram Planning to disrupt #EndBadGovernance Protest_Police Warns