Melanie Campbell (click here)
March 18, 2016
By Cherri Gregg
Philadelphia (CBS) — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s (click here) annual luncheon is inspired by a legend.
March 18, 2016
By Cherri Gregg
Philadelphia (CBS) — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s (click here) annual luncheon is inspired by a legend.
Madam C.J. Walker was the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire.
Born in 1867 in Louisiana, she invented hair care products for African American women, building an empire while giving back at levels unheard of during her time.
“Her story is synonymous with our organizational agenda and our mission,” says Robyn Younger, president of the National Coalition of 100 Women, Pennsylvania Chapter.
The group’s annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Economic Empowerment Seminar draws more than 700 attendees from across the region....
I think if President Obama made a choice of a black woman for the Supreme Court he might be surprised at the movement he would have received in his final months of office to confirmation. I have nothing against Chief Judge Garland. Republicans are calculating a time line to confirmation of Judge Garland. That is not healthy for the country and the wrath they would have received regarding a black woman nominee would have cost them their jobs.
Born in 1867 in Louisiana, she invented hair care products for African American women, building an empire while giving back at levels unheard of during her time.
“Her story is synonymous with our organizational agenda and our mission,” says Robyn Younger, president of the National Coalition of 100 Women, Pennsylvania Chapter.
The group’s annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Economic Empowerment Seminar draws more than 700 attendees from across the region....
I think if President Obama made a choice of a black woman for the Supreme Court he might be surprised at the movement he would have received in his final months of office to confirmation. I have nothing against Chief Judge Garland. Republicans are calculating a time line to confirmation of Judge Garland. That is not healthy for the country and the wrath they would have received regarding a black woman nominee would have cost them their jobs.
