If you've seen Netflix's Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, then you know all about Sarah Breedlove (a.k.a. Madam C.J Walker), one of America's first self-made female millionaires.

Beyond the technicalities of cinematography, costuming and the fantastic performance of its lead act, Octavia Spencer, the 4-episode limited series is a case study for entrepreneurs . A story of how a ...

Her legacy is about independence for so many women, community wealth, and busting doors open that had been bolted shut for ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Madam C.J. Walker may be one of America’s most successful “pull yourself up by your own bootstrap” stories, but many have never heard of her. However, that’s changing, thanks to the ...

It’s one thing to learn that your great-great-grandmother was known as the “first self-made female millionaire” in the United States. But when you’re a teenager, you may be more interested in the ...

Madam C.J. Walker, born to former slaves, rose from poverty to become a trailblazing entrepreneur in the hair care industry.

In "Joy Goddess" author A'Lelia Bundles recounts the details of her namesake great-grandmother's life. A'Lelia Walker was the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. A'Lelia Walker struggled to be her own ...

I’m very harsh on this show for being ahistorical, but Octavia did well to make it engaging (I wouldn’t say she was better than Reese or Merritt though). Kevin Carroll needs more roles – I’ve been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A'Lelia Walker is profiled in "Joy Goddess," a new biography by her great-great granddaughter, bestselling author and journalist, ...