Women in Capitalism: MADAM CJ WALKER
Capitalism has raised standards of living, empowered economic mobility, and produced some of the most important breakthroughs in human history.
On this site, we celebrate the free-market system with the stories of entrepreneurs who are leveraging capitalism to change the world.
Emily Roebling, an unsung heroine of the Brooklyn Bridge, oversaw its construction from 1872 to 1883 while her husband received credit. Despite lacking formal engineering training, her pivotal role was obscured by societal norms. Her legacy highlights gender disparities in STEM fields, persisting to this day.
Black-owned banks and credit unions provide vital financial services to predominantly Black communities in the US, aiming to empower through education and access to accounts, mortgages, and loans. Despite historical challenges, institutions like Freedman’s Bank and St. Luke Penny Savings Bank showcase resilience, contributing to community prosperity and empowerment.
Ann Lowe, a Black couturier from Alabama, designed Jacqueline Bouvier's iconic 1953 wedding dress to John F. Kennedy. Despite her talent and prior recognition among high society, Lowe remained uncredited for the dress. Lowe's legacy lies in breaking barriers for Black designers, despite her own struggles, and paving the way for later fashion icons.
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