Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker Invented Hair Products For Black Women
Madam C. J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist who was born in 1867. She was the first woman to become a self-made millionaire. Walker made her fortune through the development and marketing of hair care products for African American women. She started her business in the early 1900s, selling her products door-to-door and giving demonstrations to women in their homes. Over time, her business grew, and she eventually established a national network of sales agents. She also opened beauty schools to train women in hair care and beauty techniques. In addition to her business success, Walker was known for her philanthropy, donating to various organizations and causes, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the YMCA. In 2020, a TV show called Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker became a Netflix Original Series.