Honoring Madam C. J. Walker

"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