Honoring Madam C. J. Walker

December 23, 2024

"Today, Madam C.J. Walker would have celebrated her 157th birthday. The people of the City of Lawrence know our community’s strength lies in our diversity. It’s a place where the legacy of Madam CJ Walker shines brightly, as we work to ensure ours is a community of opportunity for all – never forgetting that each of us stands on the shoulders of those who came before."
- Mayor Deb Whitfield
“I want you to understand that your first duty is to humanity. I want others to look at us and see that we care not just about ourselves but about others.”
- Madam C. J. Walker