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Marjorie Joyner
1896-10-24 – 1994-12-07
Life & Legacy
Marjorie Joyner (née Stewart; October 24, 1896 – December 27, 1994) was an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, and activist. Joyner is noted for being the first African-American woman to create and patent a permanent hair-wave machine. In addition to her career in hair care, Joyner was highly visible in the African-American community in Chicago, once serving as head of the Chicago Defender Charity network, helping organize the Bud Billiken Day Parade and fundraiser for various schools.
Occupation & Career
make-up artist, inventor
Education
Bethune-Cookman University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
Bethune-Cookman University
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