We explore the incredible life of Mary Fields, a former slave who became the first Black woman mail carrier in the United States. We discuss her remarkable journey through the Wild West, her incredible resilience, and how she delivered mail through dangerous terrain while facing immense challenges as a Black woman in the 19th century. | Mark Todd

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Stagecoach Mary: The Fearless Black Woman Who Delivered America’s Mail Mary Fields, known as Stagecoach Mary, was born enslaved in 1832 and became the first Black woman mail carrier in the United States. Standing six feet tall, armed with a revolver, and unmatched in strength, she braved snow, danger, and discrimination to deliver the mail without fail. Her courage, independence, and grit made her one of the most legendary figures of the American West. #StagecoachMary #BlackHistory #MaryFields #