Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced New York City students’ gains on State English and math exams. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Madam C.J. Walker
“Pig Foot Mary,” Lillian Harris Dean, Harlem Cook And Entrepreneur 1900’s
Lillian Harris Dean, Pig Foot Mary, 1870–1929, was an African-American cook and entrepreneur who became a minor national celebrity in the 1920s for bringing the cuisine of Harlem to national attention. Continue Reading →
Harlem Renaissance’s Madam C.J. Walker, Americas First Millionaire
In the 21st century, we expect women to exercise their business acumen and be successful in their chosen careers, whether in executive positions in major companies or as entrepreneurs growing their own businesses. Continue Reading →
Interview: A’lelia Bundles Great-Great-Grand Daughter Of Madam C. J. Walker
I’m sitting in my office, looking out at the trees. Although the air conditioner is on to cool the rest of the house (because it’s 90 degrees outside), I have one window open so I can hear the birds and smell the honeysuckle and magnolias that are in full bloom this week. Continue Reading →
A’Lelia Walker’s Grand Harlem Funeral: August 1931
By A’Lelia Bundles
Eighty years ago this month on August 17, 1931–after a lovely day at the beach celebrating a friend’s birthday– A’Lelia Walker, my great-grandmother and namesake, died in Long Branch, New Jersey. Continue Reading →
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