Annie Turnbo Malone
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone (August 9, 1877 – May 10, 1957) was an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist. In the first three decades of the 20th century, she founded and developed a large and prominent commercial and educational enterprise centered on cosmetics for African-American women.
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Annie Malone in a Poro College souvenir booklet, 1920-1927 | |
| Born | Annie Minerva Turnbo August 9, 1869 Metropolis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1957 (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Annie Malone |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, inventor |
| Known for | Development of mail-order process for beauty care products. African American philanthropy. Mentorship of Madam C. J. Walker. Community developer |
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