A hair-care entrepreneur, she was the richest, best-known Black woman of her day ...

Madam C.J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 in Delta, Louisiana, just two years after the end of the Civil War. Her parents had been enslaved, and she was the first in her family born into ...

It’s one thing to learn that your great-great-grandmother was known as the “first self-made female millionaire” in the United States. But when you’re a teenager, you may be more interested in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A'Lelia Walker is profiled in "Joy Goddess," a new biography by her great-great granddaughter, bestselling author and journalist, ...

Get ready to get festive downtown because “Holiday on the Ave.: A Holiday Soul Revue” is returning to the Madam Walker Legacy Center on Saturday, Dec. 7! “Life.Style.Live!” host Felicia Michelle spoke ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. One of the most successful African ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - February is Black History Month and KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continue to salute the contributions of African Americans in labor with the help of Bossier Parish high school students. Madam C ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Mike Epps have been named board members of the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center (MWLC). “We are thrilled to welcome Babyface and Mike Epps to the board ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Madam Walker Legacy Center is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the summer this weekend. It’s a celebration of legacy, music, and community. The 2025 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Get ready to shout, Indianapolis. The Isley Brothers will headline the 2025 Madam Walker Legacy Fest Concert, the main event of ...