In this inspiring episode of The Color Between the Lines, host Esther Dillard speaks with award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker.

A’Lelia shares her journey of preserving and telling her family’s history, the untold stories behind Madam C.J. Walker’s rise as America’s first self-made female millionaire, and why Black women’s narratives remain essential to understanding American history.

📚 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Madam C.J. Walker built her beauty empire and influenced generations of Black entrepreneurs
• The role of family archives and historical research in keeping legacies alive
• Why telling authentic stories matters now more than ever
• A’Lelia Bundles’ personal reflections on identity, heritage, and cultural preservation
• Advice for writers and historians committed to telling underrepresented stories

Whether you’re passionate about Black history, women’s entrepreneurship, or the power of storytelling, this conversation will leave you inspired to preserve your own family’s legacy.

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