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Walker, Sarah Breedlove Known as "Madam C.J. Walker." 1867-1919.

American entrepreneur who developed hair products especially for black women and built the most successful company owned by an African American at that time.

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Madam C.J. Walker

photographed c. 1914

Wal·ker

(wôkər), Alice Born 1944.

American writer noted for her stance against racism and sexism in such novels as The Color Purple (1982), for which she won a Pulitzer Prize.

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Alice Walker

photographed in 2009

walk·er

(wôkər)

1. One that walks, especially a contestant in a footrace.

2. A frame device used to support someone, such as an infant learning to walk or a convalescent learning to walk again.

3. A shoe specially designed for walking comfortably.

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