Sarah Rector

Sarah Rector

historical figure United States

Sarah Rector was a remarkable figure in American history, known for becoming one of the first Black female millionaires at the age of just 11. Born in the early 1900s in Oklahoma Indian Territory, she defied the challenges of poverty and racial prejudice to achieve financial success through the discovery of oil on her land. Her story, which highlights themes of resilience and empowerment, is now being told in the film 'Sarah's Oil,' where she is portrayed as an intelligent and spirited young girl who navigated the complexities of wealth and societal expectations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
154,674
Power
9,813$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 154,674 $21,000,000 9,813$
Totals 1 331,002,651 154,674 $21,000,000 9,813$
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