Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker tells the inspiring and touching true story of one of America's most revolutionary women.
Working as a domestic servant from the age of 10, Sarah worked hard to survive in her difficult circumstances. Whilst working for Malone, Sarah took on the knowledge and skills that she could form Malone's company. As A'Leila ran Pennsylvania, Madam opened a new branch in Indianapolis that became the base for the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company in 1910.However, the Walkers' marriage fell apart and ended in divorce in 1912. Charles died in 1926.
Heavily advertised in African-American magazines, her approach was a staple in the African-American community. Sadly, on May 25, 1919, Madam C. J. Walker passed away after complications from her kidney failure and hypertension.In her New York Times obituary, it was noted that "she said herself two years ago [in 1917] that she was not yet a millionaire, but hoped to be some time, not that she wanted the money for herself, but for the good she could do with it."
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