Passing the Torch: Madam C.J. Walker and Oprah Winfrey
Although these profound women are known for many firsts, most notable the first African American women to reach millionaire and billionaire status, the essence of their legacy lies in their ability to inspire and to incite change. Rising out of the ashes of poverty, Madam C.J. Walker went on to become the first Black female millionaire. This was not her only accomplishment, however. Madam Walker used her wealth as a way to advocate for African Americans and to help put a stop to lynchings. Born on a Louisiana plantation in 1867, Sarah Breedlove was the name given to her by