Madam C.J. Walker, the first documented self-made woman millionaire, will soon have a doll in her honor as part of the Barbie Signature Inspiring Women collection. She is the latest historical figure ...

These days when we hear about a biopic being made of a historical Black figure, the response is often a complex mix of both interest and concern. Some stories don’t benefit from the pomp and ...

Author A’Lelia Bundles’ hosted a book signing event for her latest book, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance.” ...

Walker founded a successful line of beauty products designed for Black women. Madam. C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the U.S., is the latest figure to be honored with ...

A hair-care entrepreneur, she was the richest, best-known Black woman of her day Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Reviewed by Charles Potters Madam C.J. Walker (1867 to 1919) was an early 20th-century ...

Madam. C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S., is the next female role model to be honored in Barbie's line of Inspiring Women dolls. Madam. C.J. Walker, the first self-made ...

*Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer says one of the ways she plans to challenge Hollywood’s diversity problem is by optioning books, and of special note, one of them is a book on Madam C. J. Walker.

Madam C. J. Walker’s status as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist has long been a model for aspiring Black business owners. On August 24, she became a model too- a doll in the image of Madam ...

Madam C.J. Walker — an entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist — became the first Black woman millionaire in America. She was born Sarah Breedlove on Dec. 23, 1867, on a Louisiana plantation to ...

INDIANAPOLIS — One of Indianapolis' most famous former residents, Madam C.J. Walker, may soon be sitting under many a Hoosier Christmas tree this holiday season. "We're so excited about it and I can't ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. One of the most successful African ...

Sunlight pours through her window as A’Lelia Bundles places a large gift box on her dining-room table in her Washington home. She lifts the lid and unfolds thin, crinkled paper, unwrapping delicate ...