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The Radical Feminist and Civil Rights Activist Who Built a Hair Care Empire
09:18 - 15:30 (06:12)
This episode tells the story of Madam C.J. Walker who, despite being unable to read or write, founded a multi-million dollar hair care company and used her wealth to empower other black women as well as contribute to civil rights causes.
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J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower was founded in 1906 and they traveled all around the South for about a year and a half selling door to door, doing demos and in front of people.
09:18 - 10:08 (00:50)
Summary
J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower was founded in 1906 and they traveled all around the South for about a year and a half selling door to door, doing demos and in front of people. It was a great success, with women buying it up, thanks to the great marketing strategy and before-and-after photos.
ChapterThe Radical Feminist and Civil Rights Activist Who Built a Hair Care Empire
EpisodeShort Stuff: Madam C.J. Walker
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode explores the life of Madam C.J.
10:08 - 12:50 (02:41)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an accomplished African American entrepreneur who made a fortune in the early 20th century with hair products for black women. After divorcing her husband, she moved to Indianapolis and became a radical feminist and civil rights activist who empowered other black women to become more than just domestic help or laborers.
ChapterThe Radical Feminist and Civil Rights Activist Who Built a Hair Care Empire
EpisodeShort Stuff: Madam C.J. Walker
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast talks about Madam C.J.
12:50 - 15:30 (02:40)
Summary
The podcast talks about Madam C.J. Walker's life and how she became a pioneer black entrepreneur in the early 1900s through her beauty and hair products while advocating women's empowerment.