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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 30 MIN

Before Mary Kay, There Was Madam C.J. Walker—The First Self-Made Female Millionaire

from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts

On this episode of Our American Stories, born on the land of the former plantation where her parents were enslaved, Madam C.J. Walker married young, had a child young, became a widow young, and got a divorce young. She also created, out of necessity, a revolutionary hair care product that changed the world, and her life. Here's her great-great-great-granddaughter, A'lelia Bundles, with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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