Sarah Breedlove (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919), known as Madam C. J. Walker, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first female self-made millionaire in America. She made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of beauty and hair products for black women under the company she founded, Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company.
Early life
Sarah Breedlove was born on December 23, 1867 near Delta, Louisiana. She was one of six children; she had a sister, Louvenia, and four brothers: Alexander, James, Solomon, and Owen Jr. Her parents and older siblings were enslaved people on Madison Parish plantation, owned by Robert W. Burney. She was the first child in her family born into freedom after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Her mother died, possibly from cholera, in 1872. Her father remarried and died shortly afterward. Sarah, orphaned at the age of seven, moved in with her older sister Louvenia and brother-in-law Willie Powell. At the age of 14, she married Moses McWilliams to escape Powell's mistreatment, and three years later her daughter, Lelia McWilliams, was born. When Sarah was 20, and Lelia was just 2 years old, Sarah's husband died. Shortly afterward Sarah moved to St. Louis, where three of her brothers lived. They were all barbers at a local barbershop. In 1877, the trio moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Though there is no substantial proof claiming Sarah was employed, it was likely that she worked picking cotton. She managed to get a job as a washer woman. During the 1980s, Breed lived in a community where ragtime music was developed—she sang at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church and started to yearn for an educated life as she watched the community of women at her church. She barely earned more than a dollar a day but was determined to make enough money that her daughter would be able to receive a formal education.
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The Isley Brothers will headline the 2025 Madam WalkerLegacy Fest Concert, the main event of the Madam Walker Legacy Center's two-day annual fundraiser held in June ... The Madam Walker Legacy Fest, ...
Photo-Illustration. by The Cut; Photos. Eve by Boz ... The hairpieces come in three lace colors and in multiple lengths. They’re made of 100 percent human hair that’s sourced in Asia and manufactured in Ghana ... Photo ... Photo ... It’s named after Madam C.J.Walker.
As always, the events are a mix of beloved favorites and new twists — like the new miniature Madam WalkerTheater at the Eiteljorg Museum's Jingle Rails and a celebration of global winter holidays by GregoryHancockDance Theatre.
IndyArts Council and the Madam WalkerLegacyCenter are collaborating for a new series of Art & Soul programming ... However, next year, Art & Soul’s Featured Artist Showcase will instead debut at the Madam Walker Legacy Center April 11, 2025.
Indiana Avenue holds deep cultural significance as an early proving ground for jazz greats, as well as serving as headquarters for one of America’s most successful Black-owned businesses, the Madam C.J.Walker Manufacturing Company... .
“It’s a different type of experience, and we hope you’ll take the time to listen and really appreciate the artistry of the orchestra and our guest performers.” ... Do have fun ... Eiteljorg adds Madam WalkerTheatre to Jingle Rails display ... 24 ... .
a miniature replica of the historic Madam WalkerTheatre building... This year, the exhibit celebrates the city’s rich cultural history by showcasing the Madam Walker Theatre building, a tribute to Madam C.J.
