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    Madam C. J. Walker
    Madam C. J. Walker
    Madam C. J. Walker
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    Madam C. J. Walker

    By Lori Hobkirk

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    Madam C. J. Walker's skill as a businesswoman and desire to create products for black women drove her to become the first black female millionaire. While improving women's lives with her products, she employed women as sales agents and hair culturists, all while giving back to her community.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609542092
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