' Walker's Gospel of Giving sets the stage for black philanthropy in spite of societal obstacles in place for black people.' - Annals of Iowa 'A unique study and argument that refutes popular and historiographical exceptionalist notions of the famous businesswoman.' - Choice Activists will find engaging stories and information in the book from which they can hopefully draw inspiration and refuel as they continue doing the hard physical and emotional work of social change.' - GrantStation 'The book paints a portrait of a unique historical figure, but also contains food for thought for today's nonprofit leaders and employees.

Walker.' - Stanford Social Innovation Review 'Freeman expands the traditional definition of philanthropy beyond financial giving to show the rich history of Black philanthropy that informed the life and work of Madam C. 'Brings a fresh perspective to Walker’s legacy, chronicling how she used her position in society to support racial uplift, education, and faith-based initiatives that warded off some of Jim Crow’s evils.' - Bitch 'A tremendous biography and a great study of philanthropy.' - Library Journal (starred review) Reviews'In this well-argued piece of scholarship, Freeman carves out valuable insights into Black history. Walker’s Gospel of Giving broadens our understanding of black women’s charitable giving and establishes Walker as a foremother of African American philanthropy. Walker embedded her philanthropy in how she grew her business, forged alliances with groups like the National Association of Colored Women, funded schools and social service agencies led by African American women, and enlisted her company's sales agents in local charity and advocacy work. Her adoption of faith, racial uplift, education, and self-help soon informed her dedication to assisting black women's entrepreneurship, financial independence, and activism. Louis in her twenties, Walker found mentorship among black churchgoers and working black women. Tyrone McKinley Freeman's biography highlights how giving shaped Walker's life before and after she became wealthy. Known as a leading African American entrepreneur, Walker was also devoted to an activist philanthropy aimed at empowering African Americans and challenging the injustices inflicted by Jim Crow. Walker was celebrated in the early 1900s as America's first self-made female millionaire. About the BookFounder of a beauty empire, Madam C.

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