Two people of African American descent who have contributed to the benefits I receive today are Madam C.J. Walker and Oprah Winfrey. Both women are trailblazers because of their work etiquette, independence, and business-savvy attitude that they expressed throughout their lives and careers. I look up to these two women more than any other woman because of what they’ve. accomplished and how hard they worked for it.
Madam C.J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867) lived near Delta, Louisiana during her early years. She moved around a lot after becoming an orphan at seven years old. She resided in places like Vicksburg (MS), St. Louis (MO), Denver (CO), and Indianapolis (IN). She married her first husband at fourteen. Three years later, she gave birth to her first and only child, A’Lelia McWilliams.…show more content… She began working as a commission sales agent under hair-care entrepreneur, Annie Turnbo Malone. While working for Malone, Walker developed her own hair-care business. She sold her own products door to door before opening shops in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, & Harlem. Walker was at the peak of her career during the 1910’s. During this time, she employed mostly women. Not only did they work for her, but Walker made sure they were properly trained. Walker understood the importance of advertising and made sure her workers knew as well. She also encouraged the women to become financially independent. During the time of her death, she was considered the richest African-American woman in the
