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Madam C. J. Walker
(Entrepreneur)
Birthdate: December 23, 1867
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Delta, Louisiana, United States
Died: May 25, 1919
Madam C. J. Walker was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recognized as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Walker founded the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, where she developed and marketed cosmetics and hair care products for black women. In addition to her business success, she was known for her philanthropy, supporting organizations like the NAACP, and her patronage of the arts. Walker's estate in New York, Villa Lewaro, served as a hub for the African-American community.