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Madame C. J. Walker. By: Ms. Jarrett. What Do I See, Know, & Wonder?. Who is He/She?. Madame C. J. Walker Sarah Breedlove Delta Louisiana December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919. Three Description Words. Innovative – America’s first female entrepreneur Tenacious – Anti-Lynching Activist
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Madame C. J. Walker By: Ms. Jarrett
Who is He/She? • Madame C. J. Walker • Sarah Breedlove • Delta Louisiana • December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919
Three Description Words • Innovative – America’s first female entrepreneur • Tenacious – Anti-Lynching Activist • Philanthropist – Humanitarian • Humanitarian
Five Known Facts • America’s first woman self-made millionaire • Incorporated on September 19, 1911 to become President and sole owner / 1,000 shares • Daughter A’Leila Walker inherits 1/3 company • Trustees petition to sell stocks to Raymond Randolf in 1985 • Civil Rights Advocate
Modern Associations • Madame C. J . Walker Enterprises • Centennial Celebratory Walk September 24, 2011
Works Cited • http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/111/hjres81/text • http://www.madamewalker.net/History/tabid/537/Default.aspx • Madame C.J. Walker Enterprises.2012.Web. 5 Feb. 2013 • http://www.madamewalker.net/History/tabid/537/Default.aspx • http://madamwalkerfamilyarchives.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/madam-walkers-1917-convention-entrepreneurship-protest-politics/ • http://www.thesource.com/articles/49410 • Wikipedia contributors. "Madam C. J. Walker." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 4 Feb. 2013. Web. 5 Feb. 2013.