This Queen

Catitude · ‎01-09-2014

In honor of Black History Month...

${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$ This Queen was the first self-made female millionaire in America. From the cotton fields to the castle, Madame C.J. Walker's story is a powerful example of how to overcome obstacles and reclaim the throne...

“I am not ashamed of my past. I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings. I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations. I have built my own factory on my own ground. I got my start by giving myself a start.” -Madam C.J. Walker

Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia

In honor of Black History Month... This Queen was the first self-made female millionaire in America. From the cotton fields to the castle, Madame C.J. Walker's story is a powerful example of how to overcome obstacles and reclaim the throne... “I am not ashamed of my past. I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings. I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations. I have built my own factory on my own ground. I got my start by giving myself a start.” -Madam C.J. Walker Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia

kittykatkay · ‎02-25-2011

Key word here is ....""Myself"". Truly inspiring.

croemer · ‎03-10-2010

It can be done. Where there is a will there is a way. Good for her and her strength and ingenuity.

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sylviahomeatlast · ‎03-11-2010

...and that is what freedom is all about---an inspiration

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

Where did the people after her go wrong? If she could do it then, why can't they do it now with all the rights and opportunities?

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Keepin' it real.

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

Anyone?

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Keepin' it real.

bathina · ‎03-14-2010

Who are ""the people"" who went ""wrong""? Who are you referring to that ""can't do it now with all the rights and opportunities""?

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

I dont' think I've heard of her before. Very inspiring.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/2/2014 bathina said:
Who are "the people" who went "wrong"? Who are you referring to that "can't do it now with all the rights and opportunities"?

Yeah, who are "the people who went wrong?" Is there a list somewhere?

~The only difference between this place and the Titanic is that the Titanic had a band.~

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

Interestingly, The Guinness Book of Records named Walker as the first woman to become a millionaire by her own achievements. Race was never mentioned.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walker

~The only difference between this place and the Titanic is that the Titanic had a band.~