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what was A'leila Walkers name before she changed it in
A'leilas original name was simply Leila Walker before she changed the spelling around 1922, embracing the new spelling to reflect her vibrant involvement in the Harlem Renaissance after her mother's death, shifting from business to cultural pursuits.
what were some of the things walker contributed to in order to give back to her community
Walker was very generous and gave back to her community by contributing to many African American communities and churches. Walker also supported many African American musicians, actors and artist.
what were some of the reasons walker noticed caused the hair loss
Walker figured out a big role in this issue was the bad hygiene and inconsistent hair washing.
how does A'leilas Family still keep her name alive?
her great grand daughter, A'leila Bundles, is an author who serves as a historian and advocate, preserving Walkers story through books like the joy goddess
True or False: walkers hair products are still being sold...
True: Madam C.j. Walkers products are still available and sold today through her re-launched hair brand "MADAM" in collaboration with Sundial brand.
at what age did Madam become a mother and get married?
Walker married young at the age of 14 for security and safety to Moses McWilliams whom she had a daughter with, A’Lelia Walker.
how did the Dark Tower come to be?
In 1927 A'leila converted a floor of the Harlem townhouse she owned into a salon and called it the “Dark Tower.” The salon was intended as a place to entertain and support young Harlem writers and artists.
what connections did A'lelia have to her mothers movements?
engaged in her mothers movements like the anti-lynching and women's club by using her influence to take over as an heiress, and hosting gatherings that fostered Black arts, politics, and philanthropy
how are black women still inspired by Madam C.J. Walker?
Black women today continue to have successful entrepreneurial business centered on black hair care.
thrue or false: The Madam Walker Family Archives is the world's largest private collection of personal and business items...
True: The Madam walkers family archives is from Madam C.J. Walker and her daughter A'Lelia Walker, managed by great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles, containing photos, documents, artifacts, and keepsakes.
what were the rumors about A'leilas literacy engagement.
Rumors about A'leila was that she had a short attention span and no interest in reading books. rumors stated that she only lasted 7 minutes into a conversation before she started to loose interest, and she would also never read a book, just support the author.
what were Walkers connectionski to WW2?
During WW1 Walker was a member of a delegation to Washington to protest the War Department's segregationist policies to president Woodrow Wilson.
what did A'Leila do with her inheritance after her moms passing?
In her mother's death A’Lelia inherited everything including the lavish Villa Lewaro on the hudson river. Here she entertained the rich, famous and soon to be famous including African and European royalty,Harlem Renaissance artists, civil rights leaders, white and black bankers and businessmen.
whow did A'leilas accomplishments contribute to the way she is remembered?
A'Leila is remembered through her parties and events hosted during the Harlem renaissance and her accomplishments through continuing her moms legacy.
A'Leila opened the Dark Tower to renaissance figures...
True: She opened Dark Tower to Renaissance figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Bruce Nugent and Aaron Douglas who gathered for art exhibits and poetry readings.
what connections did A'leila have to her mother salon in 1919
She opened the New York office of the Madam C.J. Walker company and later ran its elite beauty salon. When her mother died in 1919 she became the president.
what was the lawsuit Walker began in 1915-17?
In 1915 she began a lawsuit to protest discrimination at a theater in Indianapolis and encouraged her agents to develop their political muscle and advocate for civil and human rights. In 1917 she urged the group to decry lynching in the south.
what was Walkers original way of selling her products?
she moved to Denver and began selling door to door in black neighborhoods to gain traction to her business.
what are one of the ways walker is still celebrated?
Walker's legacy is now celebrated at the Madam Walkers Legacy Center, a national historic landmark in indiana, built in 1927.
A'leila wanted to contribute to her family business after her moms passing...
False: A’Lelia’s mother’s death caused her to lose interest in the family business and began to immerse herself in the dynamic social life of Harlem
what was Madam C.J. walkers original born name?
her original name was Sarah Breedlove until she changed in in 1906 after her marriage to Charles J Walker.
what did A'leila see as her contributions to art after closing the Dark Tower?
The “Dark Tower” closed in October, 1928. She wrote afterwards, “Having no talent or gift, but a love and keen appreciation for art, The Dark Tower was my contribution.”
how did the great depression effect A'leila in 1930?
By 1930, Walker Manufacturing Company revenues fell due to the Great Depression. A’Lelia was forced to sell much of the valuable art and antiques that had made Villa Lewaro famous
what impact did C.Js Civil Rights Advocacy have?
Her donations and activism in the anti-lynching movement set a model for using wealth for social change, a practice that continues to be an influence for modern activists and philanthropists who support organizations like the NAACP.
true or false: Walker dies simply of old age before she could be deemed a millionaire.
False:her annual sales increased and she was referred to as a millionaire in 1910. Eventually Walker worked so hard in life on her business that it took a great toll on her health, she ended up developing health problems which included high blood pressure and kidney failure. She became very ill on a business trip to St.Louis and died in 1919.