Trailblazers in Black History: Maggie L. Walker

Maggie Lena Walker was an African American teacher and businesswoman. She was the first female bank president of any race to charter a bank in the United States.

As a leader, she achieved successes with the vision to make tangible improvements in the way of life for African Americans and women. Disabled by paralysis and limited to a wheelchair later in life, Walker also became an example for people with disabilities.

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Source: Wikipedia