Throughout her life, she also had to overcome obstacles, yet she did not let these deter her from her vision. Maggie’s step father died in 1876, the official report said that he had drowned in the river by suicide. Maggie’s mother always believed that he was murdered. In general, just being an African American during this time was a challenge, however, Maggie continued to follow her dreams and vision. She managed to get her bank to survive the great depression by merging with two other banks. She managed this successfully as many banks were not able to survive. In 1915, Maggie’s son, Russell, mistakes his dad as an intruder and shot and killed him. During this same time frame Maggie was diagnosed with diabetes, despite these life events Maggie continued to be active in her public work. When her diabetes got to the point where she could not get around very well, she made a wheel chair and connected a desk so she could continue her work. Maggie was able to inspire people throughout her life and was a successful business
Throughout her life, she also had to overcome obstacles, yet she did not let these deter her from her vision. Maggie’s step father died in 1876, the official report said that he had drowned in the river by suicide. Maggie’s mother always believed that he was murdered. In general, just being an African American during this time was a challenge, however, Maggie continued to follow her dreams and vision. She managed to get her bank to survive the great depression by merging with two other banks. She managed this successfully as many banks were not able to survive. In 1915, Maggie’s son, Russell, mistakes his dad as an intruder and shot and killed him. During this same time frame Maggie was diagnosed with diabetes, despite these life events Maggie continued to be active in her public work. When her diabetes got to the point where she could not get around very well, she made a wheel chair and connected a desk so she could continue her work. Maggie was able to inspire people throughout her life and was a successful business