USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Poro College was the first of its kind-as a cosmetology school, beauty care distribution factory, training center, and monument to black excellence built in the heart of St. Louis’ historic black district of the Ville.

Detailed explanation-2: -Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker were pioneers of the African American beauty industry and groundbreaking entrepreneurs. Each woman developed haircare and beauty products, created beauty schools and launched highly successful businesses that employed hundreds of African Americans (mainly women).

Detailed explanation-3: -Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) was “the first Black woman millionaire in America” and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Her first products were called “Madam Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower.” She also had her own way of selling things called the “Walker Method.” “The Walker Method” involved her going from door to door selling her products. In 1927 she created her very own clean beauty school in order to train her employees.