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   Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist.

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   Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the life and legacy of Madam C. J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America who created a hair care empire for Black women. Discover how she overcame hardship, pioneered entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and inspired generations of Black women.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Madam C.J. Walker, a self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, and activist who rose from poverty in the South to become one of the wealthiest African American women of her time. Discover how she created a hair care empire, supported black education and empowerment, and fought against lynching.

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   Jan 23, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made American woman millionaire and a pioneer of African American hair care products. Discover how she built her empire, supported philanthropic causes and inspired the TV show Self Made.

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   May 20, 2024 · Madam C.J. Walker (born December 23, 1867, near Delta, Louisiana, U.S.—died May 25, 1919, Irvington, New York) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who was one of the first African American female millionaires in the United States.

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   Mar 11, 2022 · Learn how Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, became a successful haircare entrepreneur and a philanthropist for Black women. Despite facing racism and sexism, she built a business empire and supported education, arts and civil rights causes.

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   Who is Madam Walker?

   • Founder of the Madam Walker Family Archives, she also is the historical advisor for Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture, a line of hair care products inspired by her great-great-grandmother and manufactured by Sundial Brands.

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   What is the Madame C J Walker Award?

   • Established as a tribute to Walker, the annual award has honored national leaders in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, civic engagement, and the arts since 2006. Awards presented to individuals include the Madame C. J. Walker Heritage Award as well as young entrepreneur and legacy prizes.

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   Who was Madam Walker's grandson?

   • As the grandson of Freeman B. Ransom, Madam Walker's attorney and Walker Company general manager, Nelson had access to original Walker business records and former Walker Company employees whom he interviewed during the 1980s. Various scholarships and awards have been named in Walker's honor:

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   How did Madam Walker die?

   • Madam Walker died at her country home in Irvington-on-Hudson on May 25, 1919, at the age of fifty-one, of hypertension. Her plans for her Indianapolis headquarters, the Walker Building, were carried out after her death and completed in 1927.

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    Learn about the life and achievements of Madam C.J. Walker, a self-made black entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a hair-care empire. Find out more about her books, her daughter A'Lelia Bundles, and her legacy in the African-American community.