Madam C.J. Walker's Great-Great-Granddaughter Shares Little Told Story of Activism | The Root
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Published 2020-03-20
A’Lelia Bundles is a journalist, author and the great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker. In 2001, she wrote On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker. This seminal biography preserves the legacy of a history-making black woman and is the basis of Netflix’s four-part series, Self Made.
Bundles says that while her great-great-grandmother was an entrepreneur, philanthropist and patron of the arts, most people might not know that Madam C.J. Walker was a political activist. “Holding a convention in 1917 [two years before cosmetics magnate Mary Kay was born], and giving prizes—not just to the women who sold the most products, but to those who contributed the most to charity.” The author continued, “And then at the end of the convention sending a telegram to President Woodrow Wilson urging him to support, legislation to make lynching a federal crime.”
Self Made premieres March 20 on Netflix.
-Felice León
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All Comments (21)
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It’s so beautiful that madame walker left behind generational wealth. She left behind a legacy.
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Madam C.J. Walker is my inspiration because she didn’t stop achieving her dreams. I am glad her story is coming out to the public so people can see who paved the way for hair care.
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Quite ironic that her name last name is "bundles" and she is the heiress of hair product dynasty!!
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After watching these types of movies/documentaries I be wanting to know what was true and what wasn't true.
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I was confused about the creative details added too and researched Annie Malone. I don’t agree with painting her as a villain 🦹♀️.
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Her resiliency and determination was unmatched at that time. By either man or woman. Black or white!!!💯 A true pioneer.
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Im watching this series today,so inspiring story, even im asian, but still can feel how strong women can be if they want to change their life!
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I'm a native of Harlem,and just saw the movie. What an inspiration for all of our woman. Her great great granddaughter is so classy and elegant, Madame Walker is smiling down. Blessings 🙏
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Really inspiring Netflix series! I dropped a tear or two at the end! She was a person true to her beliefs, an idealist, a true FEMINIST. Nowadays we like to talk and brag, but in truth not 1% of us would do what she did for her own kind.
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I like that these “loosely based” stories because it leads us to research for ourselves!
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I live in indianapolis and we don't recognize her!!!! She is a GODDESS and we should have "CJ WALKER" DAY.
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So I watched it Saturday night and could not stop until I consumed all four episodes. Let me tell you Madam walker was truly ahead of her time, she was so inspiring and strong-willed and had such vision. I'm definitely telling all my friends to watch it and I hope @OctaviaSpencer gets nominated for an award👏👏👏
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I just watched the series on Netflix today. What I learned that self empowerment that drive you to become successful.
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I watched it today. I loved it. What an amazing woman.
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She was a dope ass strong woman coming up at the roughest of times. Amazing.. Never heard anything about her in my history classes..
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I'm so glad that she's getting more recognition. She's a real inspiration.
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She’s so beautiful! 😍50 years ago she was a senior? So about 78? She doesn’t even look it ✊🏽
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Nice story, I disliked some of the Hollywood narratives that didn't seem to fit the story but were pushed in there... I did like the story overall and it at least made me interested in learning the real story of CJ walker...
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I love!!! the real story about Madam CJ Walker life not the Hollywood version. I bought the book ' On Her Own Ground' and it excellent! book to read. I encourage everyone to buy the book.
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I would love to hear her perspective of how Annie Malone was wrongly portrayed. She would be a powerful voice if she revealed she acknowledges that her portrayal was not acceptable, totally fictitious, and a subject of light-washing.
