In Honor of International Women’s Day, We Remember Madame CJ Walker
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Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, this first free child of former slaves became America’s first self-made, female millionaire. She was also a great philanthropist until her death in 1919.
Walker has since been commemorated with a Barbie designed after her.
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Madame C.J. Walker’s historic company still exists today and has never stopped manufacturing all of the original hair oils! Anyone who visits the website at https://www.madamewalker.net can view and purchase the full product line. The website also contains valuable information about how the Randolph Family continues to keep Madame Walker’s true legacy alive. September 2011 marked the Centennial Anniversary of the incorporation of Madame C.J. Walker’s historic company – doing business today as Madame C.J. Walker Enterprises. On September 24th, 2011 this event was commemorated with the “Tracing the Footsteps of a Legacy” 100th Year Celebratory Walk. You can visit the website to view the Souvenir Program.