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From Madam C.J. Walker to the Joy Goddess: A conversation with A’Lelia Bundles

From Madam C.J. Walker to the Joy Goddess: A conversation with A’Lelia Bundles

Update: 2025-06-02
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In this episode, award-winning journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles discusses her new biography, Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance. Bundles, the great-granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker and great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, shares what inspired her decades-long fascination with A’Lelia’s life — an iconic figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her legendary parties and cultural impact. She also reflects on Indianapolis, her career in network television and why storytelling still matters.

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From Madam C.J. Walker to the Joy Goddess: A conversation with A’Lelia Bundles

From Madam C.J. Walker to the Joy Goddess: A conversation with A’Lelia Bundles

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