Legacy

Business

After her death, her business continued for another 66 years
Many African-Americans became successful just by working for the Walker company
She inspired people of her race
- Upon her death, the black newspaper, New York Age, said "Her largest legacy is the inspiring example she has left to ambitious souls to undertake the achievement of large affairs" (Bundles 276).
She inspired the modern hair care industry and hygiene practices of thousands of women.
- W.E.B Du Bois said "It is given to few persons to transform a people in a generation" (Bundles 276).

Advancement of women's rights to be independent and not a form of property
Contributed to the YMCA
Paid the tuition for several African-American students to attend Tuskegee Institute
Active in anti-lynching movement of the NAACP, donating $5,000
Left ⅔ of her future profits to charity
She also left thousands of dollars to various people and schools