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“Rags-to-Riches”: Becoming Madam C. J. Walker “Rags-to-Riches”: Becoming Madam C. J. Walker
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“Not Merely Satisfied in Making Money for Myself”: Becoming a Race Woman “Not Merely Satisfied in Making Money for Myself”: Becoming a Race Woman
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Promoting New Growth: Madam Walker's Pan-African Vision Promoting New Growth: Madam Walker's Pan-African Vision
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“Woman's Duty to Woman”: Madam Walker as Clubwoman and Role Model “Woman's Duty to Woman”: Madam Walker as Clubwoman and Role Model
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Monuments to the Race: A'lelia Walker and the New Promotion of the Walker Brand Monuments to the Race: A'lelia Walker and the New Promotion of the Walker Brand
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3 Luxuriant Growth: The Walkers and Black Economic Nationalism
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Published:January 2008
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Abstract
This chapter discusses the work of the legendary black businesswoman Madam J. C. Walker and her daughter A'Lelia who found a niche for themselves within black organizations as well as in political circles. This chapter offers an account of the ideological challenges that Madam Walker faced in the establishment of what would be one of the most influential businesses along the black strata. This chapter examines the manner with which she combined economic profitability with the aim to uplift the racial image particularly of black women. The chapter also discusses the business enterprises, marketing strategies, and political and cultural activities of Madam Walker and her daughter. The chapter recounts how Madam Walker secured a place within the black elites by promoting economic and political opportunities for black women with the aid of her network of politicized Walker agents. The chapter also includes a discussion on her daughter A'Lelia and her efforts in maintaining her mother's legacy.
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