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Madam CJ Walker: America's first black female millionaire
Written and Performed by Jo Tanner
Author and actress Jo Tanner shares her passionate admiration and fascination for Madam Walker in an inspiring, solo performance depicting the life and times of this legendary, turn-of-the-century, inventor and entrepreneur. At a time when few opportunities were available to women, and even fewer to women of color, she earned her fortune selling "hair goods and 'preparations” to African Americans. Jo Tanner inhabits the soul of Madame Walker, transporting the audience back in time, to feel the power of Madame’s inspiring challenge to Black women of the time, to stand up, improve their personal appearance and personal power, to change the society of the time, and to lead the way to greater freedoms. Madam Walker was a pioneer who led an extraordinary life that is portrayed by an extraordinary actress. A talk-back will follow each of the three performances.