Young Learner鈥檚 Program鈥擬eet Madam C. J. Walker
威尼斯人娱乐场 Museum
Online
Madam C. J. Walker is portrayed by Daisy Century, actor, historian, interpreter, and reenactor. Madam C. J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove and was an early advocate who sought equality for African Americans. Madam Walker amassed her fortune through dedication, hard work, and innovation. As America鈥檚 first female self-made millionaire, she was a philanthropist who enthusiastically supported Black colleges and universities.
At the end of the program, A鈥橪elia Bundles, Madam C.J. Walker鈥檚 great-great-granddaughter, will lead a question-and-answer session and share information about her book, All About Madam C. J. Walker.
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote and programs presented in conjunction with the exhibit are made possible in part by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation through the generous support of Unilever, Pivotal Ventures, Carl M. Freeman Foundation in honor of Virginia Allen Freeman, AARP, AT&T, Ford Motor Company Fund, Facebook, Barbara Lee Family Foundation Fund at the Boston Foundation, Google, HISTORY 庐, and Jacqueline B. Mars. Additional support for National Outreach and Programs provided by Denise Gwyn Ferguson, Maggie and Robert Boroujerdi, BMO Financial Group, The Hearst Foundations, Maris S. Cuneo Foundation, FedEx, Bernstein Family Foundation, and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation/Ambassador Fay-Hartog Levin (Ret.).
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.