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Madam CJ Walker

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  • Relocated to Denver, Colorado

    Relocated to Denver, Colorado
    Began to develop hair-care business

  • Relocated to Pittsburgh

    Relocated to Pittsburgh
    Open a beauty palor and established Lelia College to train "hair culturists"

  • Relocated to Indianapolis

    Relocated to Indianapolis
    Established the headquarters for the Madam CJ Walker Manufacturing Company

  • Trained nearly 20,000 women

    Trained nearly 20,000 women
    The National Beauty Culturists and Benevolent Association of Madam CJ Walker Agents was established

  • Madam CJ Walker died

    Madam CJ Walker died
    At the time of her death Walker was considered to be the wealthiest African American woman in America. She was the first female self made millionaire in America.