Madam C.J. Walker
Q: Who was Madam C.J. Walker?
A: The first self-made female millionaire in America.
Q: What did Josephine Cochrane invent?
A: The dishwasher.
Q: What unit did she lead during World War II?
A: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Q: What type of business did she build?
A: Hair care products for Black women
Q: Why did she decide to invent it?
A: Her dishes kept getting chipped when washed.
Q: Who was Major Charity Adams?
A: She was the first Black woman officer in the U.S. Army.
Q: What was her life like growing up?
A: She was born into poverty after slavery
Q: What made her dishwasher different?
A: It used water pressure instead of brushes.
Q: What was the job of her battalion?
A: Sorting and delivering mail to soldiers.
Q: What problem inspired her business?
A: Hair loss and scalp issues.
Q: Around what time was her invention created?
A: The late 1800s (patented in 1886)
Q: Why was their mission important?
A: It helped boost soldiers’ morale by connecting them with loved ones.
Q: What helped her become successful?
A: Hard work, marketing, and building a strong sales network.
Q: Who first used her invention—homes or businesses?
A: Businesses like hotels and restaurants.
Q: What made her leadership special?
A: She led with strength, discipline, and broke racial and gender barriers.