Who was the first rich African-American woman?

Answer 1

Madam C. J. Walker

Madam C. J. Walker

Actually in 1914 Madame Walker became the first black millionaire and of course also the first black female millionaire. The first black female billionaire has come about more recent in history her name is Sheila Crump Johnson. She is also the first Black woman to own three professional sports franchises. She is the President and CEO of the company that she founded Salamander Hospitality which is a Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant management firm. Ms. Johnson is also the ex wife of Bob Johnson with whom she founded BET. Other black female billionaires include Oprah Winfrey also the richest self made woman in America and Taysha Smith-Valez who at 27 is also the youngest self made billionaire.

Answer 2

madam cj walker was the first black richest women

Answer 3

Race is impossible to trace back that far, and probably began subtly before branching off into what we define as black today.

Answer 4

The first self made woman millionare of any race was Madame C. J. Walker (Born Sarah Breedlove).

Answer 5

The first African-American woman to become a billionaire is Oprah Winfrey.

Answer 6

Madame C.J. Walker, the first African-American to become a millionaire!

Answer 7

Madame C.J Walker

Answer 8

William Alexander Leidesdorff

Answer 9

Oprah Winfrey