Patrice Dawson: Madam Walker’s legacy still inspires a century later

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One thought on “Patrice Dawson: Madam Walker’s legacy still inspires a century later

  1. While she ran a successful business, her products were dangerous and poisonous. She also help reinforce the idea that white women’s hair was more preferable.

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