Out of the cruel crucible of racism and sexism, Walker built an empire.

At the intersection of Hilliard Street and Auburn Avenue is where a revolution took place within the black hair and beauty industry.

The Black Heiress Who Lost Her Mother's Fortune

Explore the remarkable life of Madame C.J. Walker, the trailblazing entrepreneur who built a haircare empire, created economic freedom for Black women, and became America’s first self-made female millionaire.