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Madam C. J. Walker
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American entrepreneur (1867-1919)
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Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Walker on December 23, 1867, in Delta) was an African American businessperson, philanthropist, inventor, and entrepreneur. A citizen of the United States, she was the mother of A'Lelia Walker. Walker was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
She spoke English and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery after her death in Irvington on May 25, 1919. Her recorded quotes include statements about making opportunities and providing employment for women of her race.
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 1
- Total plays
- 1
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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Fitting Linear Mixed-Effects Models Using
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· 2015 · cited 75,795x
- A global reference for human genetic variation
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- Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R
· 2009 · cited 12,768x
- Observation of Gravitational Waves from a Binary Black Hole Merger
· 2016 · cited 11,688x
- A safe operating space for humanity
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Quotes
- ““There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for if I have accomplished anything in life, it is because I have been willing to work hard."”
- “"I am not ashamed of my past and don't intend to be ashamed of it."”
- “"I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there, I was promoted to the washtub. From there, I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there, I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations."”
- “"Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come. Get up and make them."”
- “"I am not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment for hundreds of the women of my race."”
- ““It’ pretty hard for the Lord to guide you if you haven’t made up your mind which way to go.””
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Key facts
- Born
- Sarah Breedlove , ( 1867-12-23 ) December 23, 1867, Delta , Fifth Military District ( Louisiana ), U.S.
- Died
- May 25, 1919 (1919-05-25) (aged 51), Irvington, New York , U.S.
- Resting place
- Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)
- Occupations
- Businesswoman hair care entrepreneur philanthropist activist
- Known for
- Founder of Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company
- Spouses
- Moses McWilliams ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1882 ; died 1887 ) John Davis ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1894 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1903 ) Charles Walker ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1906 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1912 )
- Children
- A'Lelia Walker
- Relatives
- A'Lelia Bundles (great–great granddaughter)
- Website
- madamcjwalker .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Sarah
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Delta
- Place of death
- Irvington
- Child
- A'Lelia Walker
- Occupation
- entrepreneur
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Madam C. J. Walker by Addison N. Scurlock.jpg
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- place of burial
- Woodlawn Cemetery
- Commons category
- Madam C. J. Walker
- date of birth
- 1867-12-23
- date of death
- 1919-05-25
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- Commons Creator page
- Madam C. J. Walker
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Encyclopedic overview
Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919), Mrs. Charles Joseph Walker upon her third marriage, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. Multiple sources mention that although other women (like Mary Ellen Pleasant) might have been the first, their wealth is not as well-documented.
Walker made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care products for Black women through the business she founded, Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Walker became 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. Villa Lewaro, Walker's lavish estate in Irvington, New York served as a social gathering place for the African-American community. At the time of her death, Walker was considered the wealthiest African-American businesswoman and wealthiest self-made Black woman in America.
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