Madam C. J. Walker

Madam C. J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. Wikipedia

Born: December 23, 1867,

Quotes

• 1 Dec 2023 — “There is no royal flower strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for whatever success I have attained has been the result ...
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• Walker, a trailblazing African-American entrepreneur, once said, "I am not ashamed of my past and don't intend to be ashamed of it." This powerful quote .
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• One of Walker's most famous quotes is, "I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there, I was promoted to the washtub. From there, I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there, I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations." This quote encapsulates her journey from poverty and menial jobs to building an empire, illustrating her belief in hard work, self-motivation, and self-determination.
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