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I want the great masses of my people to take a greater pride in their personal appearance and to give their hair proper attention.

Madam C. J. Walker

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Madam C. J. Walker
Age: 51 †
Born: 1867
Born: December 23
Died: 1919
Died: May 25
Entrepreneur
Delta
Louisiana
Sarah Breedlove
Sarah Breedlove Walker
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Appearance
Giving
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Great
Pride
People
Personal
Hair
Greater
Attention
Masses
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Proper

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