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Born into horrific circumstances and disadvantaged socially by her race and gender, the achievements of Sarah Breedlove, later known as Madam C. J. Walker, are astounding. As well as being a pioneer in the beauty industry, Walker was a vital social and political activist in early twentieth century America, using her vast wealth accumulated fromContinue reading “Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919)”