The True Story of America's First Black Millionaire | Madam C.J. Walker

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Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode, we are looking into the life of Madam C.J. Walker! She was an orphan from a young age, worked like mad and eventually started a beauty company becoming a millionaire, activist, and philanthropist!
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@bebemarie9311 4 года назад

She’s absolutely fascinating.

@brendaholliday6866 4 года назад

I want to express how much I appreciate your featuring this story about Madam C.J. Walker. She truly was a phenomenal woman who came from humble beginnings to become an wealthy entrepreneur, human rights activist and philanthropist. It goes to show what you are capable of accomplishing in your life if you have the determination to do so. Looking forward to more great inspiring content.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thanks for the great comment :)

@braxtonbadu1791 Год назад

I 😢 1:27 off😅😢 😂1:❤27

@heidikersey7280 4 года назад

So proud of her when my daughter has children I will remember to tell my grandchildren about this lady. My mom use to do this with me when I was growing up. Tell me about positive black community. Love the video 😍

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Awesome! And thanks for watching!

@carolyngardner4999 4 года назад

@@ForgottenLives You need to do a better research Anna Malone train Madam Walker and taught her everything. Madam Walker stole a lot of Anna Malone ideas. You white people need to stop with your Brain Wash education.

@Agathanagatha 4 года назад

Carolyn Gardner oh shut up if he didn’t tell the story people would hardly know who she is,he praising her story not disrespecting or demeaning her,

@arcticfox7153 4 года назад

Carolyn Gardner , Anna Malone did train Madam Walker - that’s true.... but Madam Walker had it together , she was a talented saleswoman and Ms. Malone sure didn’t teach her talent. She was selling before they met...And the other thing was Ms. Malone only wanted light skin women selling for her. That’s why Madam Walker quit, she wanted a chance, to sell, and when she wasn’t given one she made her own hair care line. Madam Walker made it clear to her customers all black women were beautiful! Because we are ALL beautiful, every shade!. Having less melanin doesn’t mean a thing! Best believe that! 👼🏿👼🏾👼🏽👼🏼. I’d be interested to know about the formula theft... where’d you find that info? Thank you! 💜🙏🏾☮️

@gregoryholstein4224 Год назад

@@Agathanagatha Thank you, great comment👋

@bettyjames4155 4 года назад

Ms. Walker sounds like a wonderful lady. She not only worked hard to establish herself with her own haircare products, but also helped others along the way.

@carolyngardner4999 4 года назад

Betty you need to to your research. Anna Malone put Madam Walker on the map.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 3 года назад

That was a nice comment Betty. She was very inspirational!

@gregoryholstein4224 Год назад

@@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 Yes I agree with you, what an inspirational lady.

@donnaroguski394 4 года назад

What a beautiful woman Mrs. Walker was. This story is so inspiring. She changed the world for many female African Americans. She worked hard and kept moving forward. I loved that she was such a giver to her community and causes. Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful woman to light.❤️👏🏻👍

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Indeed she was! Thanks for watching!

@athenasilver5099 3 года назад

She is the reason I went to hairdressing school! She was hugely important to the industry.

@zero_bs_tolerance8646 4 года назад

I'm glad we have FL to tell us about remarkable people like Madam CJ Walker. I might never had heard of her. Thank you so much.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks!

@littlemissmichele9254 4 года назад

Watch the series of her on netflix . It's called self made

@zero_bs_tolerance8646 4 года назад

@@littlemissmichele9254 Thank you!

@gregoryholstein4224 Год назад

@@littlemissmichele9254 hey thanks for that info👋

@Susan-ni7mx 4 года назад

🖤🖤🖤🖤 forgotten black lives....Thank you for featuring the lovely Mme. C.J. Walker

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

My pleasure!

@Bootmahoy88 4 года назад

What on earth would possess anyone to give this remarkable account of a remarkable woman a thumbs down?

@diamondgodisis5367 4 года назад

She was a successful BW in America....you should be able to guess who those thumbs down came from....very sad indeed!

@nelsonsibiya9204 Год назад

@@diamondgodisis5367 Exactly

@elizabethspedding1975 4 года назад

What a wonderful woman. As she did well, she helped others. I think she is typical of the sort of person whose statue should be in cities around the world. Its such a shame that some of the things she fought against are still happening today. Its a shame also that she died so young, but her legacy lived on.

@goodbye7928 3 года назад

As a black girl named Sarah all these stories you post about successful black women named Sarah makes me so happy 💖

@nancyM1313 4 года назад

Thanks Forgotten Lives. NYC loves C.J. WALKER.💎

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@deedisano6919 4 года назад

Great story! What an incredible woman to have done so much at such a young age. Bravo, Mme. Walker!

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sheilayoung8007 4 года назад

Amazing woman, we need more people like her today, of all races, bettering themselves, community, and the world! May she never be forgotten!

@thejudgmentalcat 4 года назад

Great rags-to-riches story. Her mansion looks familiar. Maybe I'm mistaking it for another.

@LuiWallentinGttler 4 года назад

That style of building estates for the elite is very prevalent in the south of Europe: Portugal, Spain and Italy in buildings from the 1700's and 1800's. So I can only imagine it being copied or used as inspiration for many architects since then. In other words; there's probably a lot of buildings around the world that look similar ;-).

@CEDL4072 4 года назад

I wish they'd teach this in school when I was a kid....

@PumaLyn 4 года назад

Never too late to learn. I enjoyed it too.

@diamondgodisis5367 4 года назад

I did a history project on her in 7th grade. It was black history month and I was determined to find a story worth telling that nobody had ever heard of. EVERYbody did the SAME people for every project MLK, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Fredrick Douglas, Paul Robeson, Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelo etc. She was a hit! Next assignment I did Jan Matzelegar....inventor of the shoe making machine and Ulysses Grant....performed first open heart surgery. History projects were never the same after that at our school....more people were given recognition not just the regulars.

@justiceastobe1097 4 года назад

They don't, cuz she was a intelligent black woman

@BTScriviner 3 года назад

The racists in the US are doing their best to forbid teaching Black history.

@LisaNH934 4 года назад

A true trail-blazer! "Self Made" on Netflix is a movie about her life. Loved your video...thank you

@elanacurl 4 года назад

My mother had one of these irons and I used it too in the early 80's 🙂 you had to have the magic touch to press the hair without burning it 😉

@1971bovibovi 4 года назад

What an incredible woman, I love her photo you can see her compassion in it. I had not heard of her before thank you, This is one my favorite videos of yours

@LuiWallentinGttler 4 года назад

What a life CJ Walker had. Certainly an inspiration to everybody no matter where you come from. Especially because from what I can gather from this short account of her life, she continuously tried to help the black community and especially black women to have better possibilities in life. I really hope she was content on her deathbed ... although with her gusto she probably thought she had more to do :D.

@princesslyne1 4 года назад

I loved this story of Madam C J Walker it was good

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Great to hear that :)

@nadineahlers2164 3 года назад

Brave woman, I love the picture that said "ADD BEAUTY TO BRAINS". Thanks for the video!

@brendawhitehead7575 4 года назад

I love these videos. Having always had a fascination with history, I really appreciate the detail and presentation you put into each one!

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you like them! Thanks!

@hannakinn 4 года назад

I'd watched a documentary on this amazing woman a few years ago and was just talking about her with my mother last week. So happy to see you covering her life.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Awesome!!

@swedishpiggi 4 года назад

Wow what a heart of gold

@keiloibutterfly 4 года назад

Great story on someone who was determined to leave her mark in HERstory!

@gabbdonn 4 года назад

Queen Madam CJ Walker ❤️

@FallenAngel9979 4 года назад

Wow you certainly find stories of people’s lives I’ve never heard of till now. Sarah certainly did well for herself, especially considering the times she lived in. What a fascinating story!

@NobleWolf33 3 года назад

I’m so glad Netflix created a series based on her life . She is forever immortalized now, I just cannot comprehend how schools and many black historians don’t talk about her? Or educate the public of her as they should? This woman deserves all the Glory the world has to offer. She is a GODDESS

@ELKE- 4 года назад

She was a great example of woman! As always FLives, you did a superb video story. I enjoyed it. Thank you. Good morning

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you :)

@ELKE- 4 года назад

@@ForgottenLives I always do! Thank you. Will replay again now.

@seariakett4209 4 года назад

*WOW! ... Just wow!* An amazing woman who lived a truly amazing life! 💜

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Indeed!

@LookingUpPassingThrough 4 года назад

Enjoyed this video. Thank you for profiling the life of Madame CJ Walker. And as always, I enjoy and look forward to your videos.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@britneysbritannia4790 4 года назад

🖤 Forgotten Lives

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thanks for the support!

@ruthymorales7208 4 года назад

Wow! What an amazing woman!! Did so many life-changing things and if only she could see what her work and dedication produced!!! I admit I knew of Mme C.J Walker, but now I KNOW I really knew nothing!!! This was such a great and knowledgeable video. I really enjoyed it.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear it :)

@ruthymorales7208 4 года назад

@@ForgottenLives I LOVE watching your videos...they're different from all the other content but so interesting and full of cool and amazing knowledge!!! I know it's not possible but if you posted EVERYDAY I'd be the happiest person on earth lol. But I know realistically it's not possible, so I'm MORE than satisfied with these vids!! Keep up the great work you have no idea what your videos do for a person!!!

@rogerevans9214 4 года назад

that is a strong woman from nothing to some thing lovely story love it a lot thanks you

@wendymudkins668 4 года назад

I was hoping you would do madam walker at some point she certainly made her mark by creating her own way in life

@peggyjaeger9280 4 года назад

Wonderful story. Really enjoyed it.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

So glad!

@julielivinlife2447 4 года назад

What an intelligent hard working woman. She was so pretty you wouldn't think she had hair loss. I admire her being such a wonderful mother in spite of hardships. 💕

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

I totally agree!

@elainebines6803 4 года назад

Exceptional video 👍

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thank you very much!

@missaliciaxxxx 3 года назад

Wow what an incredible and inspirational woman! Sisters are doing it for themselves! What a legacy

@jimboslicem1294 4 года назад

Great story! Wow thinking about the times and what was accomplished that's amazing

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thanks !!

@jenniferwebb4628 4 года назад

Beautiful story to hear of Madams uprising!! Job well done 👍

@maishal.9152 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing her story, new subscriber here! There’s also a mini series on Netflix about Madam C.J. Walker called “Self Made”, it was pretty good.

@karenlulay 4 года назад

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

@infamousthomass 4 года назад

I've had the honor to perform in the historic and famous Mad C. J. Walker Theatre. She had it built to draw her favorite jazz musicians to our stuffy city, and it was quite successful in creating a thriving jazz scene here, in Indianapolis, during the first half of the 20th century along with her many other achievements. Hoorah Hooray for Madam Walker a true visionary!

@daisydove3336 4 года назад

Fascinating story, we al have seen somebody who is very compassionate or a businessman, but madam walker incorporates heart and brain at the same time. Such an inspiration as a woman myself.

@lindaparker4950 4 года назад

Such a phenomenal lady

@gregoryholstein4224 Год назад

What I find inspirational is the way they dress, even the rakish angles of their hats. It just goes to show that even if you're poor & struggling, you can still have your clothes beautifully pressed, accessorise well, don a great hat and voila, you look classy! I'm very proud!

@Swnsasy 4 года назад

As one of your biggest fans and a black woman, Chippewa, Blackfoot, African and European, also from Indianapolis IN, (now live in Florida), I cannot tell you how much I appreciate hearing the TRUE short bio about this amazing woman.. Thank you so much from my community. I've shared this video because SO MANY are making them FULL OF LIES and they don't know it is WITHOUT people like you !! This is a short but ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!! ❤️ ❤️

@cadillacdeville5828 4 года назад

Thank-you very much. 🥰

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 3 года назад

A motivational video for sure! What an inspiration! What's totally amazing is that she was not just colored, she was a woman who are not even granted the right to vote until August 1920 and blacks were given the right to vote in 1965. Madam CJ Walker was able to accomplish her success before all that day and age. She's marvelous! Thank you for all the wonderful videos! Much respect from katrinka, San Francisco Bay Area🌴

@arcticfox7153 4 года назад

I recently saw a docudrama that introduced me to Madam C.J. Walker. Your video taught me so much more! You’ve been thorough and incredibly interesting. Great Job! Thank you for including Madam Walker in your choice of videos.

@Bughotwheels 4 года назад

I love her story I watched the mini series on Netflix & looked up her legacy on the makeup being made now thanks for this story too.

@lenevee4925 4 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this rags to riches story. Madam CJ Walker was a very important pioneer.

@PureWhiteLilly 4 года назад

What an incredible woman!

@lbreithart 2 года назад

This episode is incredible... Thank you for creating an episode on this.

@shayMint7795 4 года назад

I'm going to enjoy watching this.. Thanks for this I subscribed to your channel instantly. More young people of colour need education like this ❤️🙏🏽

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad to know! Thank you!

@littlemissmichele9254 4 года назад

This woman was so strong and brave. Such an inspiration.

@nicolaswaters4130 4 года назад

Great !

@wolfman75 4 года назад

Wow!! What a amazing lady!! She truly was one of a kind!!! Thank You Sir!!! Job Well Done!!! 👍😎

@anibell6801 4 года назад

What a wonderful woman Nice to hear a great story like this!!!!! Thanks!

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nicolevarnam2290 4 года назад

Thanks for doin this Video! Very interesting! Never heard bout Her before.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mikeevans7381 4 года назад

I think it's nice to hear the positive story's for a change great job. Thank you.👍😊

@anniej1834 4 года назад

Thanks 4 sharing madam walkers story wot a fantastic woman she was who thought hair care products were made this far back in history stay safe see u next week 😀

@annstillwell730 4 года назад

Amanda America Dixon is another one who would make a great video.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Will look into her!

@karenlasslett5731 3 года назад

I love the fact that this woman was told she couldn't play the game, so instead of crying about it, she just made her own game and played it better than anyone else EVER could. I didn't matter that she was black and it didn't matter that she was a woman, those were just the cherries on the top.

@grandmanancy2609 4 года назад

Awesome. Totally awesome. I love my history lessons!

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lillanna615 3 года назад

Really interesting story... didn't know anything about this . Enjoyed it too

@mauricedavis2160 4 года назад

Thank you Mrs Walker, and also Forgotten Lives!!! ♊✨🙌

@juliahamilton2282 4 года назад

Its awesome to hear about inspirational women such and Mrs. Walker.. Her entire life was about giving to others

@berenicewaters4096 4 года назад

Thanks for your story ! I ve never heard of her or her achievement s. A short life well lived and shared her wrath for good causes. Well done FL.

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

You're very welcome

@Meauxxo 3 года назад

I’ve alwayssss looked up to this woman, I was fascinated by her accomplishments & her ambition ..🧡🧡🧡. I’ve been inspired by her since I was in the 5th grade.

@MarianneKat 4 года назад

Wow she's amazing. I can only imagine the uphill climb she managed during such difficult times.

@SuperClaire72 Год назад

An incredible story and what a woman!

@joanbowden7634 4 года назад

Such a beautiful woman inside & out! Sadly, gone to soon!💔 She was a remarkable legend b4 her time! Involved in causes that we're all still fighting for today. 😥

@gerrilanter1965 2 года назад

I can't wait to show this to my class tomorrow! The kids need to be inspired by Madam CJ Walker--to be a slave, losing both parents😭 ... then free, then an entrepreneur, then a 💲MILLIONAIRE💲❗

@benson5468 3 года назад

What an inspiring lady thanks for posting bren

@nancycornett9949 Год назад

Thank you so much for this! I’m a very old white woman, raised very separate from people of any other color. Though in my heart of hearts I was drawn to know people of all cultures I was hamstrung in my efforts. Though much progress has been made in this country, we still have a long way to go. President Biden is fighting for big changes, but most of the people I see and hear deny that there are still huge obstacles in establishing human rights for all. Videos like this, in my opinion, can help to bridge the gaps. Thank you for your other videos too!

@throow 4 года назад

I saw the movie about her not so long ago. Had to watch this too. Amazing woman

@throow 3 года назад

@L Rowe Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. On Netflix

@matthewwaters5317 4 года назад

Another amazing story, thank you so much for narrating it

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thanks for listening

@justnoone1911 4 года назад

Amazing, absolutely amazing.

@elinorregina Год назад

Great video for Black History Month. Thanks for your great content!

@Nocturna 4 года назад

What an inspiration! Great story FL!!✨✨

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cockietalk39 Месяц назад

That’s a beautiful historical moment black millionaires

@waderaney7 4 года назад

This is a good pleasure to hear about,I only knew a bit B4😉

@frankg8178 3 года назад

Wow what an awesome story .Inspirational

@neitajames6029 3 года назад

👍💯💜👏👏👏🙂what a wonderful amazing woman with a caring and giving heart. You told her story with dignity and grace. I love how you tell a story.like no other. Thank you. You do justice to every story and the people you talk about. Thank you that's why I keep comming back. Respect and positivity always. Neita James.

@carolynmathis9572 4 года назад

Thank you for the information. I learned of Madame C. J. Walker in African American Studies in college. Thank You Again.❤👏

@mkcollectibles9387 4 года назад

Tyvvm....excellent history...thanks!

@Melody-mu6nk 4 года назад

What an amazing lady! Love these success stories 🙌

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Thank you :)

@jacquelinecrabb6088 2 года назад

Very interesting. I enjoy every video I have watched. Full of historical facts of eras gone by. Thanks 😊 😊👍🏻

@amykendall7044 3 года назад

Wow she was so generous giving to others.xxx

@janetcw9808 4 года назад

National conference on lynching? 😱😔 What an inspirational woman, thanks for bringing her to us all. Belated Solstice Greetings to you, all you love and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🗺️ 🍀 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@nicoleperron3315 4 года назад

What a truly amazing woman

@ricemenarq6230 4 года назад

Amazing. People like her should be looked up to. Not erased from history like they're trying to do now

@ForgottenLives 4 года назад

Couldn't agree more!

@trj1442 4 года назад

This is such an awesome channel. Keep at it bud and I'm sure your subs will increase exponentially soon.

@Story-Voracious66 4 года назад

Kudos for this article, so timely and so positive. Such a shame that this brilliant lady didn't live to see all the good she had done, and rest on her laurel's. It seems that she worked herself to death providing a better life for others.