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Madam C.J. Walker's Great-Granddaughter Says Reading 'Self Made's' Script 'Broke My Heart'
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Madam C.J. Walker's Great-Granddaughter Says Reading 'Self Made's' Script 'Broke My Heart'

"I had been anticipating 'Hidden Figures'. Instead 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' was staring back at me from the page,” wrote Bundles.
By Keyaira Boone · May 13, 2020
Meet The Magical Black Women Bringing Madam C.J. Walker's Story To Netflix
Entertainment

Meet The Magical Black Women Bringing Madam C.J. Walker's Story To Netflix

“It was hard to get this done, but we all held hands and said we're going to do it and it happened,” said co-showrunner Janine Sherman Barrios.
By Keyaira Boone · Mar 19, 2020
Here’s Your First Look At Octavia Spencer And Tiffany Haddish in Netflix's Madam C.J. Walker Series
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Here’s Your First Look At Octavia Spencer And Tiffany Haddish in Netflix's Madam C.J. Walker Series

“Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” is based on the biography by A'Lelia Bundles, “On Her Own Ground.”
By Sydney Scott · Jan 2, 2020
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Carmen Ejogo Introduces Us To Her Character On Netflix's Madam C.J. Walker Series

The actress gives us a glimpse at the upcoming biopic about the "first Black female millionaire in America."
By Paula Rogo · Sep 18, 2019
Tiffany Haddish And More Join Octavia Spencer In Netflix's 'Madam CJ Walker' Series
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Tiffany Haddish And More Join Octavia Spencer In Netflix's 'Madam CJ Walker' Series

The Lebron James–produced show will also include Carmen Ejogo, Blair Underwood, Garrett Morris and Kevin Carroll.
By Paula Rogo · Aug 7, 2019
Madam CJ And A’Lelia Walker Way In Harlem Is Finally Official
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Madam CJ And A’Lelia Walker Way In Harlem Is Finally Official

The Black hair trailblazers have been bestowed one of the city’s highest honors.
By Jessica Wilkins and Shalwah Evans · Jul 22, 2019
Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Unveils Walker-Lewis Plan Aimed At Encouraging Black Entrepreneurship
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Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Unveils Walker-Lewis Plan Aimed At Encouraging Black Entrepreneurship

The proposal named after Madam C.J. Walker and Reginald F. Lewis is estimated to triple the number of minority entrepreneurs in the next ten years.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 8, 2019
Lebron James 'Had To Intervene' To Get Octavia Spencer Equal Pay On Netflix Series
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Lebron James 'Had To Intervene' To Get Octavia Spencer Equal Pay On Netflix Series

James and Spencer recently worked together on a Madam C.J. Walker biopic.
By Sydney Scott · Jan 31, 2019
New Voices Foundation Acquires Madam C.J. Walker’s Estate To Create Think Tank For Black Women Entrepreneurs
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New Voices Foundation Acquires Madam C.J. Walker’s Estate To Create Think Tank For Black Women Entrepreneurs

The Villa Lewaro estate will be used as a "learning institute, or think tank, to foster entrepreneurship for present and future generations," according to New Voices Foundation's Richelieu Dennis.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Dec 18, 2018
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