Madam C.J. Walker
1867-1919 · American · Gilded Age
Known for: First self-made female millionaire, hair care empire for Black women
Born to formerly enslaved parents, orphaned at 7. Built a national sales network of thousands of Black 'Walker Agents.'
Brilliant marketer, NAACP donor, met Wilson to protest lynching. Built Villa Lewaro. Died at 51 having built an empire from nothing.
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