Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. Born in 1867 in Delta, Louisiana, Walker built a business empire in the early 20th century by developing and marketing hair care products for African American women. She became one of the wealthiest self-made women of her time and was a prominent figure in the African American community. Walker was also a devoted philanthropist, supporting organizations that promoted education, healthcare, and women's rights.