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Madam C. J. Walker. Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. [1]
A former network television news executive and producer, she has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, C-Span, NPR and BBC and spoken at Harvard Business School, Spelman College and dozens of corporations, book festivals and women’s conferences. Learn More.
Jan 23, 2024 · Hair Care. Madam C.J. Walker Company. Walker Agents. Harlem Years. House. Death. Legacy and TV Show. Who Was Madam C.J. Walker? Madam C.J. Walker invented a line of African...
Oct 29, 2009 · Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919), known as the first female self-made millionaire in America, made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women. Born Sarah...
By Debra Michals, PhD | 2015. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, Madam C.J. Walker rose from poverty in the South to become one of the wealthiest African American women of her time. She used her position to advocate for the advancement of black Americans and for an end to lynching.
Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker were pioneers of the African American beauty industry and successful businesswomen. Each developed haircare and beauty products, launched highly successful businesses and employed hundreds of African Americans (mainly women).
July 1912. BUY THE BOOK. Madam C.J. Walker: A Brief Biographical Essay. by A’Lelia Bundles. ©2020. Learn more about Madam Walker from A’Lelia Bundles, her great-great-granddaughter and official biographer. Madam CJ Walker - Succesful Business Woman | Biography.
