
Your Black History Fact of the Day 12/23 : Sarah Breedlove aka Madam C.J. Walker, the first American woman millionaire, was born in Louisiana, 1867. Find out related information in the new 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar www.Black365.US
Madame C.J. Walker was not just the first Black woman millionaire, she was the first self-made woman millionaire of any race - Black, white, Asian or Latino! She had dozens of "Walker Agents" who sold her proprietary hair care and skin products door-to-door empowering and beautifying women in in the early 1900's. Find out related information in the new 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar www.Black365.US
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Comment by Michelle Rhnea on December 23, 2011 at 1:34pm Thanks for sharing this great information. A sister named Annie Malone was Ms. Walker's teacher. During the late 19th century, African American women used soap, goose fat, and heavy oils to straighten their hair. Chemical straighteners often damaged the scalp and hair follicles. While living in Lovejoy, Illinois, around the turn of the century, Malone developed a chemical product that straightened African American hair without damage. She claimed to have studied chemistry and to have been influenced by an aunt who was trained as an herbal doctor. She expanded her hair care line to include other beauty products, including her popular Wonderful Hair Grower. Some historians also credit Malone with developing the pressing iron and comb around this time. Malone sold her products locally, Madame ClJ. Walker picked up from where Malone left off.
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