It's Black HAIR-Story Month! Let's get into Sarah Breedlove's (a.k.a. Madam C.J Walker) business—literally!  She was an icon, often referred to as the "first self-made female millionaire in America," a trailblazer whose impact reached far beyond the her living.

In the 15th century, the story of Black women's hair began in Africa, where it served as a cultural messenger, conveying messages about identity and tradition. Hairstyles functioned as clan identifiers, emphasizing the role of hair in signifying origins and communal belonging. It symbolized vitality, prosperity, and divine connection, with both women and men aspiring to have abundant, well-maintained hair. This reverence for hair transcends time and place, connecting Black communities worldwide and preserving its cultural roots.