Archive for February 2017

Inventor Highlight-Madame C. J. Walker

By wpadmin | February 22, 2017

Before there were brands such as Carol’s Daughter, As I Am, or Cantu, there was Madam C.J. Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, she created specialized hair products for African-Americans.

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Black History Month Highlight–Carla Hayden!

By wpadmin | February 14, 2017 |

As a celebration of Black History Month, the James B. Duke Memorial Library will be highlighting influential black leaders that have impacted the world. This week we will focus on Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden was the first African-American and the first woman to head the Library of Congress.

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