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Madam' C.J. Walker overcame adversity and loss to become America's first black female millionaire
February 14, 2017
Glenn tells the remarkable tale of “Madam” C.J. Walker, who rose from poverty and abuse to blaze an inspiring trail of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Born to former slaves and orphaned at seven, she became the first American black female millionaire and one of the most successful black entrepreneurs in American history.
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