Why is she Mrs. C.J. Walker? It really was a matte... -A\'Lelia Bundles

Why is she Mrs. C.J. Walker? It really was a matter of her trying to insist that people respect her, because during that time, white people would call any black woman 'Sally.' 'Aunt Sally.' So this was like... you can't call me that.

A'Lelia Bundles , Journalist
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A'Lelia Bundles is a journalist and author, known for her insightful contributions to various publications. She has been dedicated to sharing stories and highlighting the experiences of African Americans, particularly through her writings and investigative journalism.

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People will buy products for quality, and they will buy products for bargains....
We live in a culture where European beauty standards are dominant....
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As one of the pioneers of modern hair care and cosmetics, Madam Walker is still an inspiration to a lot of people going into the business....
Why is she Mrs. C.J. Walker? It really was a matter of her trying to insist that people respect her, because during that time, white people would call...

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If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun....
To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal....
Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident....
To become 'unique,' the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine until you reach your destination....
One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions....
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No sanction can stand against ignited minds....
As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me....
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Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want....