Inside Madam C.J. Walker’s Gilded Age Mansion—She Lived Here for Just One Year

Step inside the extraordinary Gilded Age mansion of Madam C.J. Walker, one of the most successful Black businesswomen of the early 20th century. Learn more about elite black women in history - • The Black Elite During the Gilded Age... Pick up my book for your Black History library -https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Black-El... On Today’s Episode In this episode of Royal, Black, and Elite, we'll explore the story behind Villa Lewaro, its remarkable design, the life Madam Walker created there, and why this historic mansion became such an important symbol of Black wealth and achievement during an era when African Americans faced enormous barriers. We'll also look beyond the mansion itself to understand the woman who built it—and the legacy she intended it to represent. Was Villa Lewaro simply a luxurious home, or was Madam C.J. Walker making a much bigger statement? Join me as we step back into the Gilded Age and explore the remarkable home and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. If you enjoy stories about Black history, Black wealth, historic mansions, the Gilded Age, African American entrepreneurs, and overlooked figures in history, subscribe to Royal, Black, and Elite for more. #MadamCJWalker #VillaLewaro #BlackHistory #GildedAge #BlackWealth #BlackExcellence #AfricanAmericanHistory #HistoricHomes #BlackEntrepreneurs #RoyalBlackAndElite MORE VIDEOS TO WATCH The Richest Woman in Africa - • The Rise and Fall of the Richest Woma... Mixed-Race Indian Princess - • Princess Bamba Duleep Singh: Indian ... ****************************************************** To support the work of Royal, Black, and Elite - $TrenettWilson To schedule a lecture - ladyt@urbangirlz.org #history #blackhistorian #blackhistory #blackbusiness #blackwealth