Madam C.J. Walker was born in 1867, two years after the civil war ended. She was a daughter of a slave. She had no formal education. Both her parents died by the time she was seven. Yet, by the time she died in 1919 at age 51, she was one of the most successful businesswomen America had ever seen.
A'Lelia Bundles is a journalist and author, known for her insightful contributions to various publications. She has been dedicated to sharing stories and highlighting the experiences of African Americans, particularly through her writings and investigative journalism.