A real legacy never dies. Madame C. J. Walker has been attributed to the advancement of the race. She was the first well known black female millionaire and she acquired her wealth in the hair business. 

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Her life was very interesting. Her parents were slaves and an illness cause temporary hair loss. She did her research and found a formula that grew her hair faster than it fell out. Her testimony is what led to her ultimate success. Her life is definitely worth reading about. READ MORE HERE

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Hair is the substratum of a black woman's identity. Madame Walker did everything she could to help women of color embrace the uniqueness of their hair and have a better sense of self. She stated:  

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" I want the great masses of my people to take a greater pride in their personal appearance and to give their hair proper attention."

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Madame Walker is a legacy you can believe in. She encouraged self love and the idea that your hair is worth the investment. Today, a millennial line of products have been launched from the original company by her predecessors. True to her legacy, these products are affordable and they work. They can be purchased at Walmart for $10.

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(NOTE: this is the perfect gift for your church's first lady)