Mr. C. J. Walker

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advertising used print media for promotion
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced beauty and fashion trends
gptkbp:awards posthumously inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
gptkbp:belief believed in self-reliance
gptkbp:biography gptkb:On_Her_Own_Ground:_The_Life_and_Times_of_Madam_C._J._Walker
gptkbp:birth_date 1867-12-23
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Delta,_Louisiana
gptkbp:business_model direct sales
focus on quality and customer service
gptkbp:career_start worked as a laundress
gptkbp:charity_work funded scholarships for African American students
gptkbp:children gptkb:A'_Lelia_Walker
gptkbp:civic_engagement active in local politics
gptkbp:community_engagement supported African American communities
gptkbp:community_impact advocated for women's rights
advocated for economic empowerment
gptkbp:conflict faced racial discrimination in business
gptkbp:contribution hair care products for African American women
gptkbp:cultural_impact promoted beauty standards for African American women
promoted self-esteem among women
gptkbp:cultural_representation recognized as a pioneer in the beauty industry
gptkbp:death_date 1931-05-25
gptkbp:economic_impact expanded to multiple states
gptkbp:education self-taught
gptkbp:entrepreneurial_journey started with a line of hair care products
gptkbp:family born to former slaves
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:C._J._Walker_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Charles_James_Walker
gptkbp:historical_achievement celebrated in African American history
gptkbp:historical_legacy symbol of success for African Americans
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered the beauty industry for African Americans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mr. C. J. Walker
gptkbp:influence African American entrepreneurship
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:influence_on_beauty_industry changed perceptions of beauty
gptkbp:innovation developed new marketing techniques
gptkbp:inspiration inspired future generations of entrepreneurs
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:NAACP
community service initiatives
gptkbp:known_for founding the C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company
gptkbp:legacy first female self-made millionaire in America
gptkbp:market_position achieved national recognition
gptkbp:marketing_strategy door-to-door sales
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Entrepreneur
gptkbp:personal_life married three times
gptkbp:philanthropy donated to various causes
gptkbp:philosophy empowerment through economic independence
gptkbp:product_line hair care and beauty products
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_New_York_City
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:A'_Lelia_Walker
gptkbp:women's_team empowered women through business opportunities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bud,_Not_Buddy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6