Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker lived a truly remarkable life, building a business empire catering to the cosmetic needs of black women. More than that, she educated and empowered members of the black community, providing them with jobs and skills, while elevating their perception not just of their own beauty, but, more crucially, of their capabilities.
Madam Walker was born Sarah Breedlove two days before Christmas in 1867. Her parents were former slaves,
