The Legacy Of Madam CJ Walker

History would be made by a woman named Sarah Breedlove who would soon be known as Madame CJ Walker. Madame CJ Walker was born Sarah Breedlove or On December 23, 1867. Sarah Breedlove was born to Minerva and Owen Breedlove in Delta, Louisiana and was the youngest girl out of six children. She had one sister and four brothers. Between the age of six and seven Sarah became an orphan because her parents had passed away from yellow fever. With the passing of her parents she would then be forced to move in with her sister Louisianian and brother in law Willie Powell. While living with her sister she was worked as a housemaid and picked cotton. The three of them Sarah, her sister and her sister's husband Willie would move to Vicksburg, Mississippi. At the age of

She wanted blacks to know and feel that they to could have a part of the American dream. She employed thousands of black women throughout the states. By doing this blacks were able to start their own business, build homes for their families, and secure a education for their kids future. In May 25, 1919 Sarah Breedlove Walker (Madam CJ Walker) entered into rest. Madam CJ Walker the child of a former slave made her way through life with hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Madam Walker has paved the way for generations after her. The words of the late Madam CJ Walker “I promoted myself,” and “I had to make my own living and my own opportunity! But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!” Madam CJ Walker was one amazing woman and the first black female millionaire. Madam CJ Walker was a black women that went from rags to riches because of her hard work. Sarah Breedlove (Madam CJ Walker) proved that no matter where you come from if you put your mind to it you can be the person you want to become. I feel that Madam Walker was a phenomenal woman of her time and inspirational woman for the women of