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Portrait of Madam C.J. Walker

1867–1919

Madam C.J. Walker

Entrepreneur and philanthropist

Madam C.J. Walker built a Black hair-care empire headquartered in Indiana and used her wealth to fund civil rights and educational causes.

Biography

Madam C.J. Walker built a Black hair-care empire headquartered in Indiana and used her wealth to fund civil rights and educational causes.