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On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madame C. J. Walker with A’Lelia Bundles
In this episode, Melinda Emerson and A’Lelia Bundles delve into the legacy of Madam CJ Walker, her business strategies, and her enduring influence on African American entrepreneurship. They discuss the portrayal of Walker in Netflix's "Self Made", the importance of historical accuracy in storytelling, and Walker's political activism. (0:00) Introduction and welcoming of guest A’Lelia Bundles (2:57) Deep dive into Madam CJ Walker's legacy and African American entrepreneurship in early 1900s (8:19) The business strategies and expansion of Madam CJ Walker's empire (13:15) Reflection on Madam CJ…
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