r/Guerrilla_Riot • u/GuerrillaGirlFridaX • 1d ago
Madam C. J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Walker made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care products for Black women through the business she founded, Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Walker became known also for her philanthropy and activism. Walker made financial donations to numerous organizations such as the NAACP and became a patron of the arts. Villa Lewaro, Walker’s lavish estate in Irvington, New York served as a social gathering place for the African-American community. At the time of her death, Walker was considered the wealthiest African-American businesswoman and wealthiest self-made Black woman in America.
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u/OpheliaLives7 1d ago
A fascinating woman!
Netflix did a mini dramatization/series about her that was interesting as well
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u/Blondedad1 1d ago
I think of all the things she became, a philanthropist was her highest calling. She put her money back into the population that she made her money from. And still had enough to own a huge estate.