Madam C. J. Walker
Sarah Breedlove (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919), known as Madam C. J. Walker, was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, regarded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. She made her fortune by developing and marketing a successful line of beauty and hair products for black women under the company she founded, Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company.
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Books/Sources
- Madam C. J. Walker: Building a Business Empire - Penny Colman
- On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker (Lisa Drew Books) - A'Lelia Bundles
Youtube
- Roy Paul Remembers Madam C.J. Walker with great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles
- Black History: 2013 Documentary
Black History
Women's History
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Economic History
The Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1877-1929)
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