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By Jessica McElrath, About.com Guide to African-American History since 2000

Madam C.J. Walker

Monday November 10, 2008
Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first black woman millionaire, made her fortune with the invention of hair care products for black women. This self-made millionaire also revolutionized the way black women styled their hair: she combined the use of the hot comb with her hair care products.

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February 5, 2009 at 2:13 pm
(1) Daniesha Morning says:

I really was inspired by Madame C.J. Walker I too have a passion for makin history one day with hair care products,I only hope that one day I’ll be as sucessful as she was…

March 12, 2009 at 1:29 pm
(2) Krissy says:

if it wasnt for madam my hair would be a mess every day and i would be misrible………………….i love you madam………………

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