Madam C.J. Walker, America’s 1st self-made female millionaire in US, is latest ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie doll!

Madam. CJ Walker, the first self-made millionaire in the United States, is the next female model to be honored in the Barbie doll collection for inspiring women. Walker, the daughter of former slaves, was born Sarah Breedlove. She achieved tremendous success by founding Walker Manufacturing Co. , a line of hair care and cosmetic products designed for black women, has employed thousands of black women in its company. Later in her life, Walker went on to become an activist and philanthropist, supporting black orphanages and colleges, and advocating for civil…

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Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month!

Washington – For Jonathan Peter Jackson, an immediate relative of two prominent members of the Black Panther Party, revolutionary thought and family history have always been intertwined, particularly in August. This is the month in 1971 when his uncle, the famous tiger George Jackson, was murdered during an uprising at San Quentin State Prison in California. A revolutionary whose words echoed inside and outside prison walls, he was a published writer, activist, and leader of radical thought. For many, February is the month dedicated to celebrating the contributions of black…

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