funds. blacks when he wrote an editorial in 1853 titled
The writers then portrayed "Addie" in the most
booklet (1926) online, with an astonishing picture of Poro College
in the 1930s.
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Despite these financial setbacks, Malone remained in business and had thirty-two branches of the Poro school throughout the country in the mid-1950s. founded Poro College, 1917, in St. Louis, MO, the first
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Aside from the
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in more than thirty U.S. cities. ( 52 pages, 48 photographs, 80# silk text
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Institution is a constructive force in the development of the
College is more than a mere business enterprise. OWN A VINTAGE COPY OF "PORO IN PICTURES". Annie M. Malone. Out the
time of her death Poro beauty colleges were in operation
More than nineteen million people visited the fair between its opening day on April 30 and its closing on December 1. Having the support of
system that brought financial help/hope to Black
The Administrative Assistant position supports the residential services program. Vintage photo of Annie Malone
The school reportedly
develop and maintain the very highest degree of proficiency,
used to straighten hair without causing damage to the hair or
-- 1926 First Edition copy of Poro College in
served a lien by the Internal Revenue Service. permission of The Freeman Institute, PORO BEAUTY PRODUCTS (display stand for agents) -- from Freeman Institute Black History Collection, ____________________________________________________, Fox News Channel
C.J.
The high-profile dispute resulted in a settlement of two hundred thousand dollars. Cosmetics, Hair Care
forced to sell the St. Louis property. PORO Newspaper Ad. J. Walker). received in the first morning's mail were placed in the mail
book about Poro College and Annie Malone, SAMPLE OF WHAT'S IN THIS BOOK --
She also had the support
vulnerable. And it is an
This is beginning to change, however, and Malone is now being recognized for her role in launching the industry. look at the timing, when Annie Malone suddenly began
meant, freedom and progression toward equality in America. an African-American businesswoman, educator, inventor
had been showcased?
Isabella Cook Turnbo. American hair care or cosmetics industry, Annie is
Supreme Court's Dred Scott Decision, Dr.
A great conversation starter. U.S.
The exhibits showcased cities, industries, private organizations, and businesses among its educational displays and entertainment. the personnel at Poro College is organized into a welfare
and Balustrade (lower right) -- instructing in
Later on Chuck trained as a beautician under the
The 2,134 sq. 200 people. development of the Self Made miniseries. --
absolutely no doubt that Annie Turnbo Malone was a
in Pictures" booklet depicting the Deliveries Office (upper
further crippled by enormous debt to the government for
day, as a child growing up on Goode Avenue, Chuck Berry
In
believe it was a missed opportunity in the
Also known as the First World War, World War I was a global war that was centered in Europe. There
reports about her beauty and
images not to be used without
protection coincides with the launch of
Since Chuck Berry lived at 2520 Goode
The Black
The timing of Annie's assertive move toward legal
creating a caricature of fictional character (supposedly
left), Cashiers' Department (upper right),
In 1914, in a St. Louis wedding, Malone married the school principal (and former Bible salesman), Aaron Eugene Malone. United Nation
African American clientele. 2.
spending time on civic affairs and distributing her wealth
of her intellectual property and her product line is
WHAT'S IN THIS BOOK --
and church leaders to support her. Malone gave $10,000 to help build what was originally called the St. Louis Colored Orphans Home. In addition to
leading black manufacturing companies.
Poro
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In 1919
The aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash hit the company hard, as did a series of lawsuits. <<< click, Reproduction of 1926 "Poro College in Pictures"
endorsed by the Annie Malone Children
occupation to Chuck Berry at the time. reading this page has never heard of Annie. Annie Malone established Poro College in St. Louis in 1918. "Diversity Day" Presentation or Keynote Address --
NEW! the business in the hands of managers, including her
Ask for the quantity discount schedule. All-Day "Diversity Seminar" Program --
By the beginning of the 1900s, Turnbo moved with her older siblings to Lovejoy, now known as Brooklyn, Illinois. Poro College
vital means to economic independence. legendary
I have a problem with the way Annie Turnbo Malone
Big Bethel AME Church, Atlanta. * Annie's philanthropy was
black women gain self respect and economic independence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, African-American
"Addie Monroe -- self made -- netflix -- Annie Malone -- Poro College --
beauty salon and barbershop needs this framed...on the wall. Freeman Institute Black History Collection. Project is
In the 1890s -- being
I admire and
1926 "Poro
* Annie
Octavia Spencer -- Addie Munroe -- African American -- entrepreneur -- business -- Oprah --
The answer
Walker is often
the Orphan's Home (2612 Goode Street)
Carter Woodson, Founder of Black History Month -- View original
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fighting the lawsuits for eight years, she lost Poro to the
Drawing of Annie Malone. noted the significance of the occupations to
Christensen, Lawrence O., William E. Foley, Gary R. Kremer, and Kenneth H. Winn, eds. Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone(August 9, 1869 – May 10, 1957) was an American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist. Walker) in St. Louis, at a time when Sarah was most
Christmas Eve, Mrs. Malone presents beautiful diamond rings to
success for many
Reproduction of
Malone Drive. -- For instance, orders
* Annie paid over $40,000 in taxes alone...in 1926
System, a network of franchised agent-operators who operated
Seattle Port Authority
However, her contributions to African American culture are
In 1914 Annie Turnbo married Aaron E. Malone, a St. Louis school principal. ad space for companies that donate money to cover the
1800 Annie Malone Dr , Saint Louis, MO 63113-2608 is currently not for sale. Americans. Something had happened, causing
_________________________________________________________________________________. 7. their music career in favor of the less
that Malone developed. eleven children born to Robert Turnbo, a poor farmer, and
Annie before. Hot Combs
But she also had a heart for her community. All people need to
He
Annie was two years younger than
Business grew steadily. The cosmetology school and training center offered black women a place to advance themselves. It is reported that in 1872 a hairdresser named
marcelling, hair weaving, fancy hair-dressing, and other
several copies as gifts (pictured above)
of the line, giving honor where honor is due.
Madam C.J. Americans was Annie Malone, founder and owner of
educate and inspire young people in selected cities internationally
The Central Powers were Germany and Austria-Hungary. ANNIE MALONE'S LEGACY: Credit Where
Annie's Marriage and Business.
ideals of personal beauty and tidiness, self-respect, thrift
the financial decline of her business. prior to 4pm were shipped at 4:30pm. Freeman Institute Black History Collection, Annie
This home was built in 1920 and last sold on for. had developed a straightening solution which would grant her
connection between Annie Malone and Sarah Breedlove
You are about to meet a
By 1902, Malone's business
association which makes for good fellowship and promotes
The Society is not responsible for the content of the following websites: St. Louis Black History Project Collection (SL0201), Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center, The State Historical Society of Missouri, Manuscript Collection-St. Louis, "Mrs. Malone Buried From Chicago's Bethel.". and Family Service Center or the Annie Malone Historical Society. of Americas first black female millionaire based on
1926 reproduction of "Poro in Pictures" -- from
For more information about Annie Malone's life and career, see the following resources: These links, which open in another window, will take you outside the Society's website. She later
Silence. accounts show substantial savings. McLeod Bethune. On May 20, the city will host the 108th annual Annie Malone May Day parade, a major fundraiser and popular event in St. Louis. The
last page of "Poro in Pictures" booklet): Poro
US. pricing)
Freeman Institute Black History Collection
Located in ‘The Ville’ neighborhood in St. Louis, the Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center serves as an orphanage. College -- vitalizing and humanizing -- a center of community
However,
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1930 and entering her 60s, Malone moved her business
Black women were starting to turn their
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missed opportunity on so many levels. collapsed. The street on which the center is located was renamed Annie Malone Drive in her honor. … Auditorium, which seated 800 people. Program: "The Powerful Stirring of the Black Man"
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letter NEW! educational institution in the United States dedicated to the
48 images of the college are absolutely stunning --
By 1917, as United States entered World War I, Annie Malone had become so successful that she founded and opened Poro College in St. Louis (below).
remarkable
As a black woman, Turnbo was denied access to regular distribution channels. NASA
growth led her to St. Louis, Missouri, which at the time
Its part of so many
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