The Madam Walker Legacy Center celebrated advancements honoring pioneering entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, including a historical marker.

Before there was Oprah Winfrey, there was Madam C.J. Walker. The daughter of former slaves, Walker grew up an orphan toiling ...

Christian Vincent has been nominated for an Emmy for his choreography and is known for his role as Ricky on the ...

The Madam Walker Legacy Center is hosting the 4th annual Legacy Fest this weekend, featuring a benefit concert with the Isley Brothers on Friday and a free block party on Saturday, with a book signing ...

A'Lelia Bundles' new book explores the complicated, fascinating life of her heiress great-grandmother, who helped fuel the Harlem Renaissance.

A'Lelia was born Lelia McWilliams. A’Lelia Walker was born as Lelia, according to Bundles. At 2-years-old, her father, Moses McWilliams died and Madam C.J. raised her as a single mother.

Madam C.J. Walker's great-great-granddaughter, author A’Lelia Bundles, will speak at the Kool Family Community Center at 6 p.m. Feb. 28.

Madam C.J. Walker's great-great-granddaughter, author A’Lelia Bundles, will speak at the Kool Family Community Center at 6 p.m. Feb. 28.

Madam C.J. Walker was America’s first black woman to be a self-made millionaire. She created hair care products for black women. In the 1890s, a scalp ailment caused Walker to lose most of her hair.