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Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone nació en Metropolis, Illinois, siendo la décima de once hijos de padres anteriormente esclavizados. Sus padres murieron cuando era joven y se trasladó a la cercana Peoria para vivir con su hermana. Allí asistió al colegio y se interesó por la química. También le fascinaba el cabello, por lo que a menudo ...
20 de mar. de 2020 · The fictional Addie is based on Annie Turnbo Malone, a beauty pioneer and a self-made millionaire herself. Self Made, a new mini-series on Netflix, is really the story of two self-made American millionaires. Sarah Walker, who made a fortune with her Madam C.J. Walker hair products, is the focal point of the show.
20 de dic. de 2009 · Entrepreneur and philanthropist Annie Turnbo Malone was born to Robert Turnbo and Isabella Cook in Metropolis, Illinois on August 9, 1869. Her parents were former slaves and her father joined the Union Army during the Civil War. Turnbo attended school in Peoria, Illinois, but she … Read MoreAnnie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957)
Annie Malone established Poro College in St. Louis in 1918. The cosmetology school and training center offered black women a place to advance themselves. The facilities also housed Malone’s business operations and served as a place for the African American community to gather for various civic functions.
8 de jun. de 2018 · Annie Turnbo Malone. Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) was an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist during the early 20th century. She manufactured a line of beauty products for black women and created a unique distribution system that helped thousands of black women gain self respect and economic independence.
But the credit of being the first black female millionaire and original founder belongs to Peoria’s servant leader and hair care icon, Annie Turnbo Malone. A Strong Legacy. Annie Turnbo married Arron Malone in 1914 and became known as Annie Turnbo Malone. A decade later, Mr. Malone filed for divorce and sued Annie for half of her fortune.
Annie Malone called prominent African Americans from across the country as character witnesses. Black newspapers across the country ran editorials, cartoons, and banner headlines attacking her husband. She ultimately settled with him for two hundred thousand dollars. In 1930 Malone moved the Poro headquarters to Chicago.
