Annie Malone | Living St. Louis

[@NJGuide]

What an inspiration! I heard of Annie Malone today for the first time from the owner of the beauty salon where I was having my hair done. I will help spread the Annie Malone story--another great but little known Black history story! This is a powerhouse story we can all be proud to tell. Thank you for sharing.

[@latishagreene72]

Yes love this video, am a licensed hairstylist, first time I have ever heard of Annie Malone I will definitely spread the word hair schools as well as hair salons should know about Annie Malone. Thank you for all u have done for us.

[@JoMaccRattaTaT]

I'm from Saint Louis and believe it or not you wouldn't believe how many hair stylist who lives there doesn't know about Ms.Annie Malone she was the foundation of my Neighborhood I grew up in called "The Ville",....

[@neilx49]

My paternal Grandfather was her chauffeur from St. Louis until she closed her doors. My Dad's family lived over her garage on Chicago's South Park, now King drive. Grandpa had to get a new job but stayed in touch, I remember the grown folks talking about her passing away. Col. John C. Robinson was her pilot, flying out of an airport in Robbin, IL. until it was destroyed in a tornado. A great lady!

[@rhondamolix-bailey9743]

Wow, that is amazing. Can you share more? Go to Tilu Khalayi if you are on FaceBook. We are members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Annie Turnbo Malone was our honorary Soror. Tilu wrote a book entitled "Finer Women The Birth of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 1920 - 1935." She talks about Soror Malone extensively, but your information is priceless. Our Sorority is celebrating our 100th Anniversary in 2020 and it would be wonderful to have your input. Thank You.

[@justjeanny9013]

This is my first time hearing of this inspirational woman. The Netfix series got her story completely wrong. I am really glad I saw THIS video.

[@CocoaPuff01]

Malone was not in the Netflix series

[@Calistar72]

Annie Turnbo as Malone was her married name and after she divorced him he basically claimed half of her business and it never was the same. I am a decent of hers I am her father Robert brother John great great grand child. I have no say so but in my lifetime I would like her to have her correct place in history as Annie Turnbo one of the 1st African American Millionaires and community developer. I would love to learn more and get involved to keep her legacy alive. It's funny as I am on a similar path.

[@JoMaccRattaTaT]

I'm from The Ville Neighborhood, I grew up there in the early 80's. This is my Mission is to " Put Our Hood on The Map" sort of speak,... It's so much history there that's not documented I would Love to exchange info with you for an Interview or just to get more information about Ms Annie? My name is Joseph Goodrich btw, I now live in Dallas, Tx.

[@teamofprosvideo]

I would be very interested in speaking with you, I am currently writing and producing a documentary film that focuses on the life and times of some of the pioneers of the African American Beauty industry. Please PM me if you are interested in knowing more.

[@Calistar72]

JoMaccRattaTaT Hello, I am just now seeing this sorry about the delay. I would be happy to assist. You can contact me on twitter @ChannelUnikitty.

[@Calistar72]

teamofprosvideo Hello I don't get on here much sorry my contact on twitter is @ChannelUnikitty.

[@CocoaPuff01]

Well why aren't you promoting her? She promoted her business under Malones name, she should've used her maiden name

[@ellebarnes5395]

this lady was dope!!!

[@rhondamolix-bailey9743]

She was an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She opened up her Poro building in St. Louis for national meetings, which included hotel accommodations and meals in the opulent dining room. Dancing in the ballroom and meetings in the 500 seat auditorium. It was an amazing building. I still don't know why Madame C.J. Walker, who was one of her agents, is considered the first African-American millionaires. At one point, Annie Turbo Malone had a net worth of $14 million.

[@allaboard70]

Annie Malone Drive was formerly Goode Avenue and Chuck Berry was born there (2520 Goode Avenue). The song "Johnny B. Goode" is named from the name of the street, Goode Avenue.

[@myB2H2]

Wow, I have never heard on Annie Malone. She was another Madamme CJ Walker and a social entrepreneur, philanthropist and worker for our AA community. I-I-I like that! Thanks for sharing! U rock!!! LOL!!!

[@mishapatter9049]

She actually mentored and employed Sarah Breedlove a.k.a Madame C.J. Walker as a distributor of Poro products. Madame C.J. Walker copied her business concepts. If it hadn't been for Annie, Madame C.J. wouldn't have the blue print for business.

[@CocoaPuff01]

@@mishapatter9049 no one copied anyone. It was a recipe that was long known,that we wouldn't use on our scalps today(boric acid) and these two commercialized it and sold it.

[@KingdomStepper]

A lot of my siblings lived at Annie Malone at some point. We were all seperated. Our mom last name was Malone

[@CocoaPuff01]

Shame on your dusty fathers for not take care of you all

[@maryhadalittlelamb25]

SO MADAME C.J. WALKER LEARNED EVERYTHING FOR MALONE...YET SHE IS 4GOTTEN AND C.J. IS REMEMBERED...INTERESTING.. ;D

[@SuperSpace2009]

Isn't that strange! Walker work for her! And she is less known than her! Amazing how our history is erase! I want to know is hiding about us as a people! We have many things but did not get recognize! If is just so frustrating! That people are willing to make sure we did not have a history!

[@CocoaPuff01]

Because Annie Malone let a dusty destroy her entire fortune.

[@rashawndaholmes2651]

Why did they make her to be so bad in the Netflix series?? She's awesome!!!

[@avrilhay8281]

The team of Self Made have issues. Distorting our own history

[@CocoaPuff01]

She wasn't in the Netflix series

[@rashawndaholmes2651]

@@CocoaPuff01 wasn't the woman Walker stole the idea from the woman in the Netflix movie? Then she played in the series.

[@CocoaPuff01]

@@rashawndaholmes2651 no one stole anything, this was a concoction that had been known in the community for generations. These 2 women commercialized and sold it for profit. And Annie Malone was not in the series.

[@rashawndaholmes2651]

@@CocoaPuff01 ok 🙄

[@aaray851]

WOW madam cj walker was mentored&learned everythin from annie malone! if it wasnt4annie malone.CJ walker wouldnt exist.this lady of inspiration taught her everythin& yet madam cj walker takes credit4the straightening comb!that was patten by annie malone&her products also!so when annie pasted away cj walker did not1time mention her name as if she came up w all the ideas of black haircare. wen all the long it was ANNIIE MALONE.SO ALL THE PRODUCTS CREATIONS WAS ANNIES NOT CJ? WOW ~annie godblesss~

[@hotonenickie]

Madam cj walker died first.🙄

[@LoveGod2477]

Neither of them created the straightening comb, or hot comb, according to my research.

[@sharnisekatherine9507]

Oh well

[@CocoaPuff01]

Neither of them came up with the idea. Loud and wrong.

[@a2372-z3l]

Thoughts on the Netflix documentary?

[@X.O.143]

Daran Benjamin All Lies

[@secreteobsession3584]

Disgrace for lying on Annie Malone

[@CocoaPuff01]

@@secreteobsession3584 Annie Malone wasn't even in the documentary.

[@aaliyahtownsend9342]

I am assuming Annie had very little exposure because she probably did not want the fame. She just wanted to be a reserved business woman and give back to her community. Now I believe Sarah Breedlove became more popular because.....Madame. The name madame means prestige and respect. She not only learn the tools of the trade, she changed her name.

[@rhondamolix-bailey9743]

If you can find one, read one of Annie Turnbo Malone's speeches--she was a powerful mover and shaker! You don't warn $14 million by being shy and reserved. This woman was a powerhouse and respected as so. A five story building....75,000 agents on three continents. Madame Walker did not come close to touching that. Check it out.

[@avrilhay8281]

Aaliyah Townsend Annie a much better class of woman,

[@CocoaPuff01]

They both changed their names. It was common to take your husband's last name. It still is

[@CocoaPuff01]

@@rhondamolix-bailey9743 both were remarkable women and both can be remembered and revered without tearing the other one down.

[@racventuregroupllc.3686]

Powerful.

[@TheWoodland12]

Black not african American. That term wasn’t even heard of back then and a lot of us black people never agreed nor consented to the change in using that term. Smokie Robinson explained it very well why so many of us are not okay with that term.