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1914, Madame CJ Walker
James and Spencer have teamed up to bring Madam C.J. Walker’s story to television. James’ SpringHill Entertainment is set to produce with Spencer attached. Netflix is rumored to be interested in picking up the project.
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1993, Lisa Price
In the early ‘90s, Brooklynite Lisa Price began whipping up all-natural skin and hair care products for her friends, which soon sparked a successful mail-order company. Before she knew it, the brand became Carol’s Daughter, and her faithful devotees included Steve Stoute, Mary J. Blige, Jay Z, Jada Pinkett Smith and Oprah. Now a multi-million dollar company, Carol’s Daughter’s delicious-smelling, good-for-you products are a bonafide phenomenon—and Lisa Price is one of the most successful beauty businesswomen in the country.