Friday, February 4, 2011

Black History Feature: Madam C.J. Walker


Sarah Breedlove better known as Madam CJ Walker


Thank you Madame C.J. Walker for your contribution to African American hair care and your remarkable business savvy. Here are a few facts about the first black female millionaire:
  • Tired of losing her hair, Madam C.J. Walker created her own hair care products, Wonderful Hair Grower and Vegetable Shampoo.
  • Launched her business selling door to door. 
  • Conducted product demonstrations in churches.
  • Opened Laila College, a beauty school to train Walker Hair Culturists.
  • Purchased her very own factory where her products were made. Opened a second beauty school.
  • She was a philanthropist and a tireless activist.
  • Developed the Madam C.J. Walker Hair Culturists Union of America, which was a group sales agents who sold hair products just like the Avon, Mary Kay, and Tupperware sales reps of today.
  • Conducted the first national sales meeting for her sales agents.
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Madam CJ Walker




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