The Stories of Ida Wells and Madam C.J. Walker

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In this episode Miss Erika tells us of Ida Wells an investigative Journalist, and Madam C.J. Walker the first woman entrepreneur in America. Both women fought for recognition and their positions in a society hostile to them. Ida's live was threatened for her ousting of Lynchings in Memphis. Madam Walker faced the world of male business men and white oppression of black success and wealth. Both women are a testament to their communities and women's rights.

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