Webnearby is a statue of the former slave clara brown, who died in 1885. A powerful symbol of the resilience of blacks trying to find their way through the complicated maze of being. Webthis searing audio documentary brings listeners deep inside the unforgettable story of move, gaining unprecedented access to surviving move members, elected. Webclara worked as a domestic servant until 1856 when her “owner” at the time, george brown, died. Fortunately, his family helped clara achieve her freedom, and she could. Webclara brown was one of the most noted black women of the west. Read more about her investments in colorado after the colorado gold rush and her. Webclara opened her home to the sick, injured and homeless of all races and religions, and traveled to kansas to persuade black people to move to colorado for jobs. She is said to be the first african american. Webbrown’s papers proving land ownership were lost. In 1873, a fire swept through central city and brown lost her home and several other properties. The community that she had. Webclara brown was likely the first african american woman to come to colorado. Born a slave in virginia, brown was freed in kentucky and headed west during the colorado gold.