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1. Explain how Madam C.J. Walker made a contribution to their community or society and how this contribution embodies servant leadership.

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1. Explain how Madam C.J. Walker made a contribution to their community or society and how this contribution embodies servant leadership.

Sara Breedlove was an African-American entrepreneur who became known as. Madam C. J. Walker (business name). In 1905 she developed an ointment and hair care system for African-American women and the creation of smooth, shiny coiffures (Madam C. J. Walker, 2011). Her business expanded offering a pressing comb that was sold door to door creating enough revenue to hire saleswomen and opening stores and a beauty college. Madam Walker continued to seek opportunities to grow her business eventually expanding her product offering by creating a cosmetic line. Although she became a millionaire, she became an honored ...

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