Madame Walker began selling her product door-to-door in the black community. The company became well known, not only for its hair care products, but also for its extensive agent system, in which ...

Self-made African-American business tycoon Madame C.J. Walker stepped out of the past Monday to speak to students at High School West about how they can overcome hardship and be successful. “I am a ...

Now, with an investment of $1.25, she launched her first product, Madam C.J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, a coconut oil-and sulfur-based conditioner. A major hit, it garnered her $1,000 in ...