Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Madam C.J. Walker
Apr 21, 2021
Discover the inspiring journey of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. Learn how she overcame personal struggles and societal barriers to launch her innovative hair care brand for African-American women. Explore her groundbreaking marketing strategies that shaped the beauty industry. Delve into her legacy as a civil rights activist and her contributions to empowering women through entrepreneurship. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, creativity, and social justice.
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Madam C.J. Walker's Early Life
- Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was the first self-made female millionaire.
- She was born on a cotton plantation in 1867 and worked as a domestic worker and in cotton fields.
The Catalyst for Walker's Business
- In the 1890s, Sarah Breedlove experienced hair loss and struggled to find effective treatments.
- This led her to develop her own hair care products.
The Birth of Madam C.J. Walker
- Sarah married Charles Joseph Walker, who became her business partner.
- Together, they formed a hair care empire, and Sarah adopted the name Madam C.J. Walker.