Madam C. J. Walker

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Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, and one of the wealthiest Black women in the United States during the early twentieth century. Born Sarah Breedlove to formerly enslaved parents in Louisiana, Walker built a successful hair care empire that created economic opportunities for thousands of Black women. Through the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, she developed and marketed hair care products, established beauty schools, and trained a nationwide network of sales agents. Beyond her business achievements, Walker was a generous philanthropist who supported educational institutions, civil rights organizations, and anti-lynching efforts

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December 23, 1867, Louisiana
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May 25, 1919 (age 51), Irvington, New York
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A'Leilia Walker (daughter)

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*some sources say April 6, 1845

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