Madam C.J. Walker, the first black woman millionaire built a haircare empire and empowered black women through business and philanthropy Thanks to Ziare Carson, a 12th Grader at Airline High ...

Netflix’s Self Made, inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker, tells the incredible story of how she built a haircare empire and became America’s first female self-made millionaire.

They also tend to focus on men — great men, but men nonetheless. Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker is based on a story of black excellence. That alone sets it apart from any ...