Madam C.J. Walker, the first documented self-made woman millionaire, will soon have a doll in her honor as part of the Barbie Signature Inspiring Women collection. She is the latest historical figure ...

In "Joy Goddess" author A'Lelia Bundles recounts the details of her namesake great-grandmother's life. A'Lelia Walker was the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. A'Lelia Walker struggled to be her own ...

It’s one thing to learn that your great-great-grandmother was known as the “first self-made female millionaire” in the United States. But when you’re a teenager, you may be more interested in the ...

When Sarah Breedlove was born on a cotton plantation in 1867 near Delta, Louisiana, her prospects seemed bleak. Though she was the first Black child in her family born into freedom, by age 7 Breedlove ...

Netflix has announced the official title and date of its upcoming Madam C.J. Walker series. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker will premiere March 20, with Academy Award winner ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A'Lelia Walker is profiled in "Joy Goddess," a new biography by her great-great granddaughter, bestselling author and journalist, ...