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Octavia Spencer Stars in ‘Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J....
Octavia Spencer takes on the role of Madam C.J. Walker in an upcoming Netflix series, according to Deadline. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is a four-part limited series that is...
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Octavia Spencer Says LeBron James Helped Negotiate Appropriate Pay for...
Actress Octavia Spencer said NBA star LeBron James helped secure equal pay for her female cohorts in an upcoming biopic series based on Madam C.J. Walker, according to Indiewire. Self Made: Inspired by...
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Netflix’s ‘Self Made’ Reintroduces the World to America’s First Black...
The Netflix series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is the up-close-and-personal reintroduction to the woman who set the standard for black female entrepreneurship in the haircare...
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Camille Rose Pays Homage to Madam C.J. Walker by Recreating Her First-Ever...
In honor of Women’s History Month, Janell Stephens, founder and CEO of Camille Rose, is paying homage to the first black millionaire in America, Madam C.J. Walker, with the launch of the Camille Rose...
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The Grandniece of Millionaire and Beauty Pioneer Annie Turnbo Malone is...
Many have read or heard about the late and great Annie Turnbo Malone. Some knew her as a shero in St. Louis’ historic black community, The Ville. Others know her as Madam C.J. Walker’s mentor....
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Black Self-Made Millionaire Madam C.J. Walker’s Beauty Brand Lives On
Madam C.J. Walker was revered as a master brand builder who paved the way for millions of Black women. Her legacy has outlasted those who preceded her, thanks to the commitment of her...
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Walmart Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs and Launch of Black Owned Beauty...
During the 2022 BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit, Walmart convened a dynamic group of female business leaders for a weekend of learning and celebration. Led by Vice President of Constituent...
View ArticleMattel Introduces New Historical Barbie in Honor of Madam C.J. Walker
The legendary Madam C.J. Walker has recently been inducted into Mattel’s Barbie Signature Inspiring Women collection. The recognition comes just in time to honor the entrepreneur, philanthropist, and...
View ArticleFemale Business Leaders & The Businesswomen Who Paved The Way
Black women are trailblazers, leading organizations long before diversity in the business world became a trending topic. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we would like to honor Black...
View ArticleAtlanta Hairstylist Transforms Madam C.J. Walker’s Historic Beauty Shop Into...
A hairstylist in Atlanta has transformed a long-standing beauty shop once owned by Madam C.J. Walker into its own semblance of history. The establishment will now become a Black history museum in the...
View ArticleMadame C. J. Walker: Breaking New Ground
Every day, millions of African Americans engage in the ritual of grooming. It may seem commonplace, but applying hair grease to one’s scalp or getting a relaxer served as a catalyst for wealth creation...
View ArticlePoll of the Week
Which 20th century African American woman made the greatest/most significant contribution to society? Marian Anderson (Music) Shirley Chisholm (Politician) Rita Dove (Literature) Joycelyn Elders...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: The Business of Black Haircare
Even before the beginning of the 20th Century, African Americans were at the forefront of the haircare business.
View ArticleBook Review: Black Business Secrets
Between 2002 and 2007, the number of Black-owned businesses launched increased by 61%, to nearly two million, the greatest increase among all minority-owned businesses during that period. With high...
View ArticleUBR Morning Post: Dante Lee Shares Black Business Success Secrets
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Executive Producer TaQuoya Kennedy speaks with Dante Lee, the founder and CEO of Diversity City Media and author of Black Business Secrets: 500 Tips,...
View ArticleMadam C.J. Walker’s Hair Legacy Continues With New Product Line Set to Launch...
During the early 1900’s, Madam C.J. Walker made history as the first female self-made millionaire–and believe it or not, nearly a century later, her legacy continues to thrive with a new prestige...
View ArticleHow Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture is Celebrating Women Who Defy the Odds
Earlier this week, Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture launched a new digital campaign called “I Can Because She Did.” The campaign is an empowerment platform inviting users to celebrate their individual...
View ArticleShea Moisture Founder Richelieu Dennis to Turn Madam C.J. Walker’s Estate...
Almost 100 years after Madam C.J. Walker built a 34-room mansion in New York, beauty business guru Richelieu Dennis plans to turn the legendary beauty pioneer’s estate into an incubator for black women...
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