Orphaned at seven years old
The tale of America’s first self-made millionaire, Madam C. J. Walker, is nothing short of astonishing, especially when you consider the deeply challenging circumstances of her early life. Born as Sarah Breedlove, her life began on a Louisiana plantation where her parents, Owen and Minerva Breedlove, were once enslaved.
The burdens of life during these times weighed heavily on Sarah, as by the tender age of seven, she was already an orphan, having lost both parents. Yet, even amidst these hardships, her indomitable spirit and resilient nature began to shine through.