Comments on: What is Madam CJ Walker’s real legacy? Part 1

By: Tosh

Tosh — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:21:41 +0000

I’m reading the book Black Rose right now about Madame CJ Walker’s life. This is also an awesome read. As the interview above states, Mme Walker did not invent the straightening comb, just used it to feature her hair products. Even if Mme walker capitalized off the standards of beauty/ insecurities of that era, she gave Black women something to be proud of. There was a stereotype back then that Black women weren’t well groomed and thus seen as dirty by the rest of society. We still face this challenge today on some levels. I’m glad Mme Walker was on her grind although it cost her a marriage and her health. Because of her we have the choice and freedom whether we want to rock our hair curly or straight..

By: Laverne

Laverne — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:09:19 +0000

I feel ya, but many Black women are going to have self esteem issues in this country starting as young girls regardless because our beauty is constantly under attack in American media and society. Also,it’s engrained in many African American families that a certain complexion and hair type means you’re prettier than those who don’t have those same features. Yeah it’s messed up that companies take advantage of this, but that’s why we need to be strong in pushing the natural movement so the rest of our sisters understand you don’t need to have long silky hair to be beautiful.

By: Lisha

Lisha — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:52:54 +0000

Of course it’s straightened- she also sold the straightening comb.

By: Acuvue Oasys Rebate

Acuvue Oasys Rebate — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:12:51 +0000

This website is a wonderful read through, cheers.

By: Malasay

Malasay — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:42:53 +0000

I agree with Sonia…wonder why there has not been much mention of Annie Turnbo Pope Malone…seems Sara Breedlove learned alot from her as well.