Madame C.J. Walker

In Indianapolis, Madam Walker notably was the primary donor to build ________.

• The State Capital Building

• the YMCA

• the University of Indianapolis

• the Children's Museum of Indianapolis

What was Madam Walker's response to being charged 4 x's as much as white people to enjoy a movie?

• She wrote a letter to the Theater's owner, which eventually changed their policies.

• She wrote an op-ed in the the Indianapolis Star, which led to a city-wide boycott of that theater.

• She decided to build a theater of her own that was cheap for the black people of Indy.

• She used her influence to get the Mayor of Indy to repeal that theater's business license.

What is notable about her home that Madam Walker built in New York City?

• At the time of construction, it was the tallest building in NYC.

• It was built in the middle of a poor black neighborhood.

• It's architect was the first black architect to get their license in New York.

• Madam Walker named the estate after her first husband, Moses McWilliams.

What was the name of Madam Walker's estate?

• Villa Lewaro

• Walkermore Estate

• la maison d'Walker

• Casa Walker

What was Madame C.J. Walker's primary business focus?

• A) Hair care products for African American women

• B) Fashion design

• C) Real estate

• D) Culinary arts

Which of the following best describes Madame C.J. Walker's early life?

• A) Born into a wealthy family

• B) Born to former slaves

• C) Immigrated from Europe

• D) Raised in a royal household

What was the name of the company founded by Madame C.J. Walker?

• A) Walker's Beauty Empire

• B) Walker Manufacturing Company

• C) Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company

• D) Walker's Hair Solutions

In which city did Madame C.J. Walker establish her headquarters?

• A) New York City

• B) Indianapolis

• C) Chicago

• D) Atlanta

What was a significant contribution of Madame C.J. Walker to the African American community?

• A) She founded a university

• B) She was a major philanthropist

• C) She became a political leader

• D) She invented a new form of music

How did Madame C.J. Walker contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

• A) By funding artists and musicians

• B) By writing influential poetry

• C) By opening a jazz club

• D) By organizing art exhibitions