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Once Upon A Time in Black History introduces Maggie Lena Walker, the First Black Female Bank Owner in the U.S.
Season 1
Episode 2
Published 4 years ago
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As part of Women's History Month, this "Once Upon A Time in Black History" episode introduces to listeners Maggie Lena Walker, who was the first African American woman to charter a bank in the U.S. Walker was an African-American businesswoman and teacher who became the first African American woman to serve as a bank president. Join host, Tamara Shiloh, as she shares more about this pioneering Black business woman.