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Madam C.J. Walker - Coggle Diagram
Madam C.J. Walker
Life
Born December 23rd, 1867
Died May 25th, 1919
Mother and widow at 20
Family of barbers
Full name: Sarah Breedlove
African American
Entrepreneur
Philanthropist
Political activist
Social activist
The first Black woman millionaire in America
Orphaned at age seven
Business
Sold hair care products for Black women
Guinness Book of World Records
The first female self-made millionaire
Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company
Employed several thousand women: 20,000
Started the Walker Beauty School
Impact
Donations to many organizations
NAACP
NACW
NNBL
YMCA
Scholarships
African American schools
NACWC
Orphanages
Built the Villa Lewaro
A place for African Americas to pursue their dreams
Gave political, economic, and social lectures
Leader in the Circle for Negro War Relief
Organized the Silent Protest Parade
Challenges
Poverty
Health problems
High blood pressure
Kidney failure
Severe dandruff
Skin disorders
Hypertension