Discussing the Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker with A'Lelia Bundles

For Women's History Month, The Sidebar's SONJA D. GRACY spoke with author and historian A'LELIA BUNDLES about Madam C.J. Walker's life and legacy as America's first female self-made millionaire. The conversation comes with a personal connection; A'Lelia is the entrepreneur and philanthropist's great-great granddaughter. They discussed A'Lelia's experiences growing up with connections to Madam Walker, her journey of discovering and sharing her great-great-grandmother's story, and the complexities of Madam Walker's legacy in the context of the Civil Rights Movement. They also touched upon the historical significance of Madam Walker's move from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis in 1910, her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, and her role as a patron of poets and musicians. --------- The opinions heard in this episode belong to the individuals who made them and not to NYABJ. Music by HoliznaRAPS. For more information on the New York Association of Black Journalists, please visit our website at www.nyabj.org.