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All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Madame C.J. Walker: The First Black Millionarie

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Adults, Adults 55+
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Born in 19th century rural Louisiana to former slaves Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female African-American self-made millionaire in the United States. Known as Madam C.J. Walker, she developed a line of beauty care products for black women.

This virtual program is presented by the Chappaqua Public Library, the New Rochelle Public Library, the Somers Library and the Yonkers Public Library. It will be held over Zoom. Click here to join it:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9331094123?omn=83036679934 

 

This program is co-sponsored by the Yonkers Historical Society.