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December 23, 1867

Madam C.J. Walker Born

Born December 23, 1867, Sarah Breedlove developed hair care products for Black women and built a business empire. She used her wealth to support anti-lynching campaigns, the NAACP, and Black educational institutions.

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People: Madam C.J. Walker
Sources
1. Madam C.J. Walker - Biography - PBS2. Madam C.J. Walker - National Women's History Museum

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