Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.
Determined Spirit
Empowering a Community
Maggie L. Walker and Independent Order of St. Luke staff members in front of St. Luke Hall, 1917
Last updated: February 22, 2018