Madame Walker had been civic-minded, donating thousands of dollars to charity. A'Lelia used most of her inheritance to throw lavish parties. — historian Eric Garber (image via Yale University) Madame C.J. Walker built a world-famous cosmetics company, becoming the first black woman billionaire in the United States. Her hair products and makeup created a fortune. When she died in 1919, her daughter A'Lelia knew exactly what she wanted to do with the money: she wanted to throw a huge party.
A Woman to Know: A'Lelia Walker
A Woman to Know: A'Lelia Walker
A Woman to Know: A'Lelia Walker
Madame Walker had been civic-minded, donating thousands of dollars to charity. A'Lelia used most of her inheritance to throw lavish parties. — historian Eric Garber (image via Yale University) Madame C.J. Walker built a world-famous cosmetics company, becoming the first black woman billionaire in the United States. Her hair products and makeup created a fortune. When she died in 1919, her daughter A'Lelia knew exactly what she wanted to do with the money: she wanted to throw a huge party.