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Overview
Madam CJ Walker is famous for being self-made. A daughter of a former slave, Walker worked her way from the bottom earning just $1.50 a day to running an empire which made her one of the wealthiest, successful women in the 20th century. The Walker Manufacturing plant is now the Madam Walker Theatre Center which commemorates her zeal and drive to success. The theater is last of the iconic buildings which lined Indiana Avenue and still has much of its 1927 architecture. But this is more than a building--the center promotes social justice, provides cultural education, and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, business owners, and civil leaders. The building itself is a symbol of African-American pride and continues to be a beacon within the community.
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Oct 16 to Oct 31
Downtown
Two sibling artists take over for the latest Art on the Ave! Gabrielle Minion (Five Frames In) and William Minion (Liminal)…
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Oct 15
Downtown
Join us at the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center for SoundBites—a new midday experience that blends good food and great music.Take…
Oct 25
Downtown
The Legacy Leaders Civic Leadership Program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make…
Nov 5
Downtown
Experience an evening of miraculous music at the historic Madam Walker Theatre as ISO Assistant Conductor Hannah Schendel leads the orchestra…
Dec 6
Downtown
Cue the sleigh bells and soul jams — the Holiday Soul Revue is BACK at the historic Walker Theatre this December!Mark…
