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22 de may. de 2024 · Hayes, Roland, 1887-1977 Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company Moton, Robert Russa, 1867-1940 Robinson, A’Lelia Walker, 1885-1931 Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919 Subject (Topic) African American women executives Beauty, Personal --United States Hairdressing of African Americans --History --20th century
Hace 5 días · At just 14, Walker married Moses McWilliams, seeking an escape from her abusive brother-in-law. When her husband died in 1887, Walker became a single parent to her two-year-old daughter, Lelia (later known as A'Lelia) Seeking a better life, Walker moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1889, where her brothers worked as barbers.
Hace 6 días · The Madam CJ Walker Beauty Culture line was created with the help of A’Lelia Bundles, Madam CJ Walker’s great-great granddaughter and historian. It’s being produced by Sundial, who also produces popular hair brands SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage.
Hace 5 días · Madam C.J. Walker died of kidney failure and hypertension on May 25, 1919, at 51 years old. Her daughter, Lelia (now known as A’Lelia) took over as the president of her mother’s company.
Hace 1 día · Born to former slaves turned sharecroppers, Walker faced immense hardships early in life. Orphaned young, she worked in the cotton fields with her sister, Louvenia. At 14, she married Moses McWilliams to escape her abusive brother-in-law. When McWilliams died in 1887, Walker became a single mother to her daughter, Lelia (later A’Lelia).
22 de may. de 2024 · Abbott, Berenice - photograph of A'Lelia Walker Robinson Found In: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of prominent African Americans (JWJ MSS 76) > Series III.
Walker's great-great-granddaughter, A'Lelia Bundles, has written extensively about her, ensuring that her achievements and impact are not forgotten. Madam C.J. Walker's Innovations in Hair Care Walker's contributions to hair care and beauty standards for African American women were revolutionary.
