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July 1911

Madam C.J. Walker Builds Factory

In July 1911, Madam C.J. Walker opened a factory in Indianapolis for her growing hair care business. The Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company employed thousands of Black women as sales agents, creating economic opportunities across the country.

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People: Madam C.J. Walker
Sources
1. Madam C.J. Walker - National Women's History Museum
July 21, 1940

Birth of James E. Clyburn

James E. Clyburn was born in Sumter, South Carolina, and later became a prominent politician and civil rights leader.

People: James E. Clyburn
Sources
1. James E. Clyburn - U.S. House of Representatives2. James E. Clyburn - The American Experience | PBS

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