By Barrett Seaman– On the last day of February, a goodly crowd of more than 70 crammed into the foyer of Irvington Town Hall and later on the plaza outside to unveil the plaque naming the square Madam C. J. Walker Plaza. Present for the occasion were local politicians and A’Lelia Bundles, the great granddaughter of Ms. Walker, the first woman millionaire in America. Mayor Brian C. Smith declared “There couldn’t be a more appropriate time—today is the last day […]
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