Madam Walker's products helped these women earn money to educate their children, build homes and start businesses.

VOA: special.2010.03.28

Smithson wanted his money to be given to the United States to start an organization in Washington designed to increase and spread knowledge.

VOA: special.2010.10.22

That means they can start earning money years before students who attend four-year colleges.

VOA: special.2010.07.16