DID YOU KNOW? for September 9 – 22, 2025
Madam C. J. Walker (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) born Sarah Breedlove, was the first female self-made millionaire. A black woman, Walker made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care products for Black women. She was later known also for her philanthropy and activism. Walker made financial donations to numerous organizations such as the NAACP and became a patron of the arts. Learn more about Madam C. J. Walker here.
