Meet the First Self-Made Female Millionaire

Madam C.J. Walker was suffering from poverty and hair loss when she decided to concoct a hair regrowth lotion to heal her damaged scalp. Fast forward a handful of years and millions of dollars later, Walker was leading one of the most successful, and philanthropic, cosmetic companies to date.

From: MY MILLION DOLLAR INVENTION: The Little Guy

[nairam]

This is the type of story that should be included in history classes from grade schools to colleges. Enlightening!!!

[IsisSyleen]

My 7th grade teacher is Africa American. She showed us this video and many other videos about theses types of women. They weren't even on the curriculum but she felt the need to show it ❤️

[fancyfurever]

Wow! So she invents a new item, she identifies the market and then sets out to establish this market. She hires, trains and benefits her employees while selling a good, honest product. She then identifies social needs and manages to promote good people. All of this while raising a family alone, and as a black woman!!! Even now that would be almost impossible.

[Julie-qrow]

So in school I was taught about Andrew Carnegie and John D. rockefeller but they wouldnt teach me about Madame CJ walker? Shameful. Shes so inspiring and is a good icon for young Black girls to look up to!

[ajhubbell]

Madame Walker is credited with pioneering multi level marketing and bringing prosperity to millions of people around the world as a natural result. What a blessing that she was born in America in a time when she could bless the lives of so many people with her talents and dedication and good choices! She has blessed generations of people!
Well done, Madame!

[carlyuks]

This should be taught in school! Truly inspiring!

[carlwilkinson]

Who else is here after watching “self made” on Netflix? What an absolute legend

[giovanealves]

there's an upcoming series about her on netflix!! starring none other than the fabulous octavia spencer!!!

[zzulm]

This is what self made really is, not a cover magazine looking for publicity.

[KelleyBroussardMackaig]

What a beautiful soul... Such an inspiring and emotionally touching story.

[jimrebr]

I read a biography about Madam CJ Walker in 2010, she was exceptional, the Netflix series doesn’t really do her justice, but at least more people are learning about her. Yes, it’s a shame we were not taught about her in school, but that’s why books are wonderful, I have learned so much from books and having Google & YouTube has been awesome, to further my learning. I went to grade school in the 60’s, High School in the 70’s & college in the 70’s-80’s.

[shawngilmore]

God bless that black sister may she rest in peace

[claraswagel]

Can you explain to me why this women isn't the face of a dollar bill nor coin

[LollieVox]

Omg this made me cry! Iam so so glad she helped so many, who really needed her help.
What an inspiration!!!

[wwstarks]

Madam C.J. Walker is a person worthy of accolades, however she was not the first Self-made female millionaire, that honor goes to Annie Turnbo Malone. she was Madam C.J. Walkers mentor. Malone was an , entrepreneur, educator, inventor, cosmetologist and philanthropist, known for giving millions of dollars to hbcu's, other organizations and African America causes. Malone sponsored two student scholarships at every hbcu she was the founder of Poro College she trained Madam C.J. Walker to be a cosmetologist and "Poro Agent, also Chuck Berry. Malone was the first to patent a hot comb, Madame CJ Walker improved it. Malone has been grossly over looked and deserves her rightful place in history.

[Abu_Kaelah_]

My wife is in this field and it makes me proud to know the powerful women behind

[Katiekeepheart]

what an amazing, inspiring women! I've always loved stories like these, where the people beat all the odds against them. I would have loved to meet her being in skincare myself.

[womanofgod]

All the odds were against her, yet she made it. She's such an inspiration to me

[linzierogers]

Not the first black female millionaire but the first American female millionaire period.

[chelsmartin]

Great story it’s sad I’ve never heard of this beautiful woman who overcame poverty!!! What a story!!! This story needs to be told to the young people in America!!!