A'Lelia Bundles on Her Great-Great-Grandmother Madame CJ Walker and that Netflix Miniseries

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[@zingyflaps7757]

Or I could just kill myself and avoid the stupidity and joke of this all.

[@thenbwkmtkspktrminc.4613]

So called Madame CJ Walker legacy is FRAUDULENT and doesn't represent the Black COMMUNITY at aLL, like the NAACP, DACA supporters does not speak for OUR people. It's sad how some black people are constantly using the DOS COMMUNITIES to stand out but is very Whitwashed and don't do anything for the Black folks.

[@avrilhay8281]

Creative licence should not exist when it comes to history. It distorts

[@RavenRena]

You betta strategically wear that Harvard shirt knowing that this interview is about to BLOW! Let the new folks know sis!!! YES 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 And the fact that she said she admired your work for a long time, UGH, so dope!! So happy and proud of you Kim!

[@willwowxdrice642]

IKR ... I didn’t even notice but hopefully this will be shown in schools and other institutions etc

[@itsxandyy]

Blow?

[@willwowxdrice642]

Xandrea Lancaster it may receive lots of acclaim as she is going over historical facts with an heir of one the first African American millionaires ... and the fact that the movie just came out makes the topic very relevant as it’s received backlash

[@RavenRena]

Xandrea Lancaster Provide her with wide spread reach and magnanimous notoriety 😉

[@sleepbaby17]

@@itsxandyy blow as in Blow Up - a good thing lol ...not Blow as in suck lol

[@toppledoppressor2703]

1. I have long considered the irony in the fact that she is a part of a hair dynasty and her last name is BUNDLES 2. Notice the strategic BRANDING in the background for this interview

[@captainhindsight11]

Right off the bat "I've long admired your work. . " why is she so sweet 😭😭

[@benoplustee]

i love her!!!

[@michilafox2106]

I think that if you're going to do a movie based on someone's life, it should be accurate.

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

I agree

[@marquitashiver6141]

I agree. Even if it would be "boring". Nothing boring about her story at all. I hate how they feel the need to change peoples stories for "entertainment".

[@alemorrison123]

As a white latina living in Madrid, I have NO idea how I ended in this channel . Im now a huge fan! Love al this insight into black culture and culture in general! Listing to you talk is like going to college and having a great teacher. Thanks for the amazing insight! Regards from Madrid, day 15 of strict quarantine!

[@sosopeople9157]

Ale M.alvarez you will love it... welcome to the fold.

[@alemorrison123]

M. Humans I am loving it! I watched this whole Netflix show just because she was going to review it. And I was delighted to know that Harriet didn't really love it (me either) and that she gave us so much real facts, including this video and all this information about this amazing woman Madam CJ Walker! I'm hooked!

[@RobertoHernandez-to4nc]

@@alemorrison123 white gay spanish Man from Madrid living in Berlin and same. These is my favourite Chanel ever

[@bricksallover6569]

As a white guy living in Britain I cannot agree or relate more! She is the educator and slightly the history teacher I’ve never had xx Kim is a role model

[@charlybrown5264]

@@RobertoHernandez-to4nc hahahah I live in Berlin too ^^

[@princellasmith7562]

The main thing I take away from this is that there was ZERO reason to add the "creative license" that was taken with Self Made. The true story was entertaining enough!! I agree with Ms. Bundles that there is a way for books to become movies without compromising so much of the truth. I am developing a true story into a film myself, and telling it accurately is my top priority along with inspiring people with the story. That is why I don't want to give it to Hollywood to ruin it. I am proud to be an independent filmmaker.

[@maryambi4671]

Princella Smith any links to your work? Love to support

[@indigophoenixskies1030]

Yes... we had original sources from family and they do fantasy

[@thewrongshoes]

Ms. “Bundles”? I guess you can tell she comes from a hair dynasty

[@goldenthemerciless5669]

Riiiiight??

[@thenbwkmtkspktrminc.4613]

I'll cus that lying ass Bundles out for misleading OUR PEOPLE 🤨

[@kenya1067]

😁😂 punny haha

[@NaturallyLuvely]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@B4iBaSlave]

Two intellectuals just chopping it up. Glad to be a fly on the wall.

[@Nymira]

Kim being such a fan girl for successful black woman aww lol love to see it.

[@priscillao1064]

This makes me want an A'lelia Bundles biography and biopic

[@rodolfocoronel487]

This interview is so so good! I'm a guy from Argentina and of course I've never in my life heard of Madam Walker and I found myself really facinated by her story. Thank you for making this Kim! You're really talented, funny and intelligent! Take care 🤗

[@raerose7815]

When Ms Bundles was talking about the formation of the relationship between Madame Walker and Booker T, I was mesmerised. THAT is something I would’ve loved to watch. Amazing interview & great content as always, Kim! ✨

[@DJMoiyMoiy]

I'm just tickled by the fact that someone who's a direct descendant of a hair care giant is named, Bundles.

[@MissAprilCakes]

PrettyBead WithaK: Right, go figure! LoL

[@blackketo0975]

Adopted

[@captaineveryman6589]

There are a few reasons why Annie Malone gets omitted in these accounts of Walker. To make Walker a bigger deal, you can't acknowledge that Malone was already doing for years everything that Walker would eventually do, or that Walker worked for Malone for years and just copied Malone's business model after observing it, or that Walker covertly stole Malone's hair treatment formula, using what would be described as industrial espionage tactics today. Mention these things, and much of the shine immediately comes off of Walker, but she is still obviously a great success story.

[@strawberryloli]

Oh god she is so lovely, and Kim is just so brilliant as always.

[@Dariaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Just wanted to let you know I bought all the books you mentioned in your last video (they’re coming in late cause of the Rona) and became a Patreon!!! Kim, I admire you so much, and your internet presence makes me happy every day!

[@lesleywillis3650]

Daria L. I must’ve missed that. Can you tell me the books also please? I would like to purchase them also.

[@giachanel330]

@@lesleywillis3650 If you go to her video where she a review of the movie Self Made, you will find in the beginning she gives a list of books she recommends! Hope this helps!

[@aproposx6810]

Thank you to A'lelia Bundles for her vigilant research on Madam CJ Walker. I will definitely be buying her book to share with family and friends

[@aliciad4192]

"I was wondering if there was a note you gave during the review process that you would've loved to be incorporated into the final product." Teach me your ways, Kim.

[@lola.odetola]

SCREAMING AT THE THUMBNAIL!!! our good sis came through 😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@RemyKuchiki]

This is easily one of the best interviews I've watched in a while. I enjoyed the mini-series but, also, felt uneasy about some of the artistic choices made and this interview beautifully set the record straight. Thank you to both of you!

[@tk-mp6pv]

I am so proud of you Kim! This is an amazing interview and I'm so happy that your work has been noticed by A'lelia. This was so informative. I was so excited when you said you'd like to make a Madam CJ Walker movie. You'd be perfect for it!

[@unerevuese]

Can't wait to listen to the book on audible. And A'Lelia narrates it too!

[@thenbwkmtkspktrminc.4613]

Wake up sleepy head . . Bundles is still lying . . People like OPRAH WINFREY, Steve Harvey, Bundles are misleading OUR PEOPLE to build their branD and don't forget Bundles BOULE fake ass is a Producer be for ABC so she has a corporation and Oprahdoke to make it seem a certain way . . Sorry for the insult but aren't you tired of our History being misleading, Please look pass bs for the sake of the Black COMMUNITY and AGENDA 🕋

[@MyeshaB]

This is gold👏🏾👏🏾 I loved when she said," DuBois is my intellectual hero". #same

[@stsbk]

I am eating this up with a spoon. Madame CJ Walker is one of my favorite historical figures. I was obsessed with doing independent research on her life when I was in college. This is such a treat! Thank you

[@iamlaurengill]

I’m so happy you got to talk to Ms. Bundles! I’ve met her several times here in DC. She’s great!

[@elonevora]

What a wonderful interview, Kim! A'Lelia Bundles is truly a powerhouse.

[@sleepbaby17]

Kim this is just...sigh. I can't even deal. Honey this is greatness...

[@soliloquylove2115]

I'm shocked that Ms. Bundles hadn't researched the Poro Company more, considering Madam Walker worked for Ms. Malone. Great interview!

[@lbundles]

Thanks Soliloquy Love: I actually have researched Annie Malone and the Poro Company quite a bit and uncovered a great deal of information about her that others had not found. In fact, the primary source materials I included in my 2001 book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C J. Walker, is cited by serious Malone scholars. I have not, however, done extensive research on the many decades of Poro ads, which aren't as accessible as the Walker ads.

[@soliloquylove2115]

@@lbundles Thank you for clarifying, Ms. Bundles. Peace and blessings to you.

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

When I saw that she replied to you I got excited!!😍😂

[@thenbwkmtkspktrminc.4613]

This interview was concocted and full of lies . . Wtf 🤨

[@nakayaeminence1057]

@@lbundles can you please list a family tree. Who was adopted and do you have childern? It started with madam CJ walker then she had a daughter then.....

[@jasayehan]

Great questions, eloquent and diplomatic answers. A huge amount of shade I needed to turn on my lights just to see in front of me!

[@egle2864]

Really wonderful interview! Ms. Bundles seems so warm and gracious. I still haven't watched the Netflix series, but after your two videos on Madame Walker I just want to read the book instead :)

[@lbundles]

Thank you so much!

[@tinaamariee832]

Thank you for this. I couldn’t get past episode 2/early 3. It turned into a Tyler Perry drama it was lowkey disrespectful to her legacy if you ask me

[@blackdust3021]

For real.

[@KHAZimmermann]

This was incredibly powerful! I'm white guy from France, and this in not at all part of our history courses. You are such an enticing interviewer too, this was brilliant, thank you so much!

[@crystalsimms6298]

I do want to read her book

[@jordanalexandria9743]

I would absolutely love for you to do more videos about black women’s history and with black women historians. As a budding historian myself, I found this conversation to be fascinating.

[@JustKay752]

Will def read this🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@LFord-fm4im]

Excellent job on the interview. Thanks for clearing so much up. Thanks to Ms. Bundles for all of her hard work and transparency. I plan to support all of her books.

[@hannah6034]

You can really tell she's directly related to madam walker they have a similar look. Brilliant interview between two smart interesting women, here for it !

[@hannah6034]

@Jessica Hellolol I knew I was setting myself up for something like that by posting that... Serves me right for not doing my research then I guess.

[@hannah6034]

(I still think they look similar tho !)

[@ladydee5136]

UHMM I THOUGHT MADAM ONLY HAD A DAUGHTER AND THE DAUGHTER HAD NO KIDS. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN HOW THIS LADY IS THE GREAT GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER?

[@SpiritLives]

Thank you for having A'Lelia Bundles and asking those Qs on notes to Netflix's production team and ethics behind those tropes presented in the series! She has wonderful energy!!

[@isaacroot5459]

You’ve created such a wholesome community on here! Everyone is so nice. Excellent interview and lovely woman 🥰

[@starlight5555555]

So happy there’s a video with her as a primary source, someone told me they wouldn’t credit the critiques of self made or read the places where the descendant expressed her dissatisfaction because there was video of her saying she was involved but not video of dissent.

[@ASMRShay]

The poise Ms. Bundles has is so refreshing!!!

[@kunupinyana]

I really enjoyed this conversation.

[@lesalotus]

Thank you for this. Prior to the series I didn’t know Madam CJ Walker, I was excited to hear her story but after watching the series I thought “that’s it?” In my mind I expected so much more detail on the work it took to get where she was, the relationships she had to built I felt like her story is more than a colorist feud. So when I saw your review I was really excited and began to do my own research. I’m going to get the real biography soon. Thank you so much for making content like this, I will make sure to share this everywhere. Madam CJ Walker’s story is so much more

[@epiphanykc]

Kim...this was the BEST interview ever!!!

[@louise-yo7kz]

Great interview. Ms. Bundles is quite gracious.

[@Kilala.6029]

Keep Growing & Glowing KIM!!!! This was such a good interview. Ms.Bundles is a class act.

[@lbundles]

Thank you!

[@bayareaelitetampa6983]

I surely hope that all the people who complained about the inaccuracies of the film view this interview. Because a lot of you who just ran with something you thought you knew listening to one person and spreading your own inaccuracies just got your real history.

[@Esia2211]

I just wanted to say how great respect I have for your work. It is so hard to find interviewers who actually do the work, read the books and know what they are talking about! This whole channel is AMAZING and I love it. I understand totally when you say certain things aren't for everyone and this channel is not created for white people, but it doesn't change that as someone who lives in Poland and never met a black person (yes, really, Poland is as white as freshly fallen snow) I find it greatly informative.

[@rebekahrhodes9512]

I find your videos so fascinating, what a great interview, what a great guest, keep making your fabulous content, we want to keep watching it. You are so insightful, and thoughtful in your commentary.

[@Skarlett00]

I love this! You're a natural, you're poised, you're amazing! Thank you for being a modern, outspoken, intelligent woman.

[@lifebyjo3999]

This was such an amazing interview! You ask such incredible questions. That’s so amazing that she knew Alex Haley. I’m currently reading Kindred by Octavia Butler and I planned on reading first Their Eyes Were Watching God and then Roots. Such a coincidence.

[@YollyB]

I just watched the Netflix special on Madam CJ Walker and I'm so intrigued and wanted to know more about her. I'm definitely going to buy her great great granddaughters book to get the true story on her. This is AMAZING that you got to speak to her great great granddaughter.

[@juliusmaloney]

All I want now is to get a copy of the original book by Ms. Bundles, and the other book mentioned ‘Beauty Shop Politics’ thanks for an amazing interview! 🙏🏼

[@tedmonds2049]

This was such an insightful interview. I want to know more about Margaret Murray Washington, Sen. Curtis Pollard and the Exodusters. Kim asked such great questions and Mrs. Bundles didn't shy away from anything. Great job Kim!!

[@hazell1593]

Wonderful interview!! Lovely classy lady. Thanks for sharing Kim. Also your interviewing skills are exceptional!

[@karenwaddell9396]

This was such a great conversation. It touches the narrow and broad view as well as correcting the film and giving knowledge on people like Booker T. And WEBB. I’d come to a lecture by this woman. Thank you!

[@MK-hh1vo]

The documentary A Dollar and a Dream is how I learned about Madam CJ. That was in the early 80s. In all that time I never heard she invented the hot comb. Good interview!

[@MissAprilCakes]

M K: Hey! Blessings to u and urs during this time. About ur post, it’s funny u say tht bcuz in grade skool back in the erly 90’s and we were taught tht she invented the straightening comb. But didn’t kno it was hair care products so it was interesting to see tht wasn’t the case via Netflix and afterwards ofcourse google. So tht was interstng

[@SianLondon]

Thank you Kim, this is incredible. Also your hair is looking good, loving the accessory.

[@taliquetaylor2407]

I was looking forward to this video so much! Love Kim and the channel.

[@sparker7768]

I read Ms. Bundles' book years ago; I too squirmed while watching the biopic. Thank you both for this thoughtful, unrushed discussion. Well done!

[@MMSCOTT-mx8dm]

So happy to see this interview. I have always wanted to know more about Madame C.J. Walker and her business.❤ I wish I had know more about this project and that part of the company was based here in New York. OMG Under the stairs on Columbus Ave! I used to eat there very often when I was attending Grad School @ Columbia!

[@tyhesegordon-wells564]

I'm going to read Ms. Bundles book 📖 because FACTS are FACTS not current agendas.

[@ShawnBAGem]

This was just simply GOOD all around. Great Interview and conversation.

[@TinaMarieLouise]

Excellent interview, Sis! You are really gifted and good at this.I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

[@malikl7014]

Girl, you did that! We're waiting on the series that'll be produced by you.

[@monicaDD]

Heading to Patreon now! But I appreciate you posting this for the public! We need these types of interviews more often

[@KENJINGO60]

Great Interview. I will now read Ms. Bundles book

[@theevivaciousvegan1129]

Kim, I find myself watching you more and more. Your work/research is so thorough and appreciated. Thank you for this interview. I am now going to purchase the book. Keep up the great work!

[@TheKaylaAli]

Phenomenal interview! Thank you for this!

[@lesleywillis3650]

I love all of the ads in the background of Ms.Bundles. It was so beautiful. I would love a poster of it.

[@arishkegal]

Great interview Kim, love it and congrats!

[@tannertannertanner7316]

Such a great interview!!! Very thought provoking, analytical, and poignant. You both did a beautiful job of expressing your concerns without being disrespectful, and I always feel privileged to hear your insight Kim!

[@keepthechange1]

I have the exact green chair in your background. Mine was given to me by a great aunt. It is from the 60’s, and looks brand new.

[@Housewarmin]

How great is the last name Bundles?! I mean to be related to the famous hair care icon herself.

[@lmnpeach]

This interview was amazing! We definitely need another biopic ! Netflix did not do her story justice !

[@gumboroots9376]

I'll tell you what, within the first 3 minutes...I was impressed!

[@oumalj4174]

We appreciate this, great interview! Thanks 🙏🏾

[@dalpowers]

Thank You Kim!! I was waiting for you to speak on this!!

[@naturalbeauty9843]

I love the way you handled the interview. You didn't attack her for the movie's content, but you did very skillfully ascertain how much she knew before the movie was released. It was very enjoyable to watch 2 educated black women of different ages have an informative conversation, no drama, only very subtle questions, one of which you told her she didn't have to answer. Very well done!! I actually enjoyed the movie and have just down loaded the book. You two ladies have peaked my curiosity.

[@ThatGirlRenae]

Thank you for this!💕

[@itsxandyy]

Great interview!

[@tiffanylittle8225]

Thank you for doing that interview. Really enjoyed hearing from her.

[@desireathames2625]

What an amazing interview. This was exactly what was needed. I applaud you both!!!!!

[@KurlyKlips]

Wonderful interview!!!!! Madame CJ continues to be an inspiration for us all, especially us Black women trying to reclaim the Black beauty space. Eternally grateful for the ancestors. We stand on such beautiful and intelligent shoulders 🙏🏾

[@cur_marie8712]

This was a wonderful interview! Thank you Kim

[@1saxophone]

HOW PERFECT!!!!!!! Thank you, Kim

[@Honey503]

Thank you so much for what you do! I loved this.

[@Grace1708]

This was so informative and such a pleasure to watch! Amazing work, Kim!

[@ranestorypictures1738]

Such a wonderful and refreshing interview! Thanks for this. 😊

[@melw9147]

Thank you for publishing this type of content on this platform. Looking forward to more content like this!

[@Monikblessed]

Excellent interview!!!

[@carolinec.7721]

I love this interview!!

[@Clicktheturtle]

Thank you for this wonderful interview!

[@babytone54]

Kim! So beautiful! Well done!!👏🏾👏🏾

[@luvthe80s]

This is awesome! I’ve waited for your interview with her. Excellent!! This is just what we needed- thanks for informing the masses with the truth! I appreciate your work!

[@dstir66]

excellent interview! All good questions!

[@kingkuntaSWM]

Wow, this is gold. Thanks for this...

[@trident065]

This is a great interview! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@SR-li5do]

Kim! I really admire you. You’re so articulate, very conscious about how you approached certain topics with Ms. Bundles and just an overall intelligent interviewer. I am so impressed with your content and thank you for keeping us informed. ❤️