In Her Footsteps: Annie Turnbo Malone

Considered to be the Mother of African American hair care and beauty industry, Annie Turnbo Malone’s legacy reached beyond her legendary economic empire. She was a consummate servant to the people in her community and shared her wealth to such an extent some referred to her as a” Giving Freak.” This native of Illinois built the largest portion of her empire in St. Louis but returned to Illinois during her 5th business expansion. She founded the Poro College of Beauty Culture; trained over 75,000 women and men in her lifetime; and had an international sales force. Join Linda M. Nance, founding president of the Annie Malone Historical Society, as she dives into the life and legacy of Annie Turnbo Malone. The Annie Malone Historical Society is focused on compiling and disseminating accurate information that fairly depicts the extraordinary business acumen, inspiring dedication to community and generous philanthropic endeavors made by Annie M. Turnbo Pope Malone. For additional information visit us at www.anniemalonehistoricalsociety.org; or email at anniemalonehistoryatt.net; or our Facebook page at Annie Malone Historical Society.