Madam C. J. Walker, America’s first self-made female millionaire, with her Ford and friends, c. 1910s

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    1. Rolling with the girls. And no doubt their hair and makeup were fantastic. Nothing like a bit of self promotion.

    2. From Wikipedia: Walker made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care products for Black women through the business she founded, Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Walker became known also for her philanthropy and activism. Walker made financial donations to numerous organizations such as the NAACP and became a patron of the arts. Villa Lewaro, Walker’s lavish estate in Irvington, New York served as a social gathering place for the African-American community. At the time of her death, Walker was considered the wealthiest African-American businesswoman and wealthiest self-made black woman in America.[4] Her name was a version of “Mrs. Charles Joseph Walker” after her third husband.

    3. Natural rubber tires, before they realised adding carbon black would make them much more durable.

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