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1867 - 1919 / United States
Madam C.J. Walker
From Washerwoman to Millionaire
Born to parents who had been enslaved, Sarah Breedlove began life in deep poverty in the American South. Through grit, vision and brilliant marketing, she built a haircare empire that made her one of the wealthiest Black women of her time. This is the story of how Madam C.J. Walker turned beauty into business, and business into power.
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01Born into Freedom, Raised in Hardship7 min
02The Beauty Empire Begins10 min
03More Than a Millionaire10 min
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