A'Lelia Walker
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Summary
A'Lelia Walker was born on June 6, 1885[1], in Vicksburg[2]. She died on August 17, 1931[3], in Long Branch[4]. She worked as an entrepreneur[5] and socialite[6]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,083 views/month, #6,696 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1886[8]
- Date of death: August 15, 1931[9], 1954[10]
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[11]
- Father: Moses McWilliams[12]
- Mother: Madam C. J. Walker[13]
- Child: Fairy Mae Bryant[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Educated at: Knoxville College[17]
- Member of: NAACP[18], National Urban League[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[21]
- Family name: Walker[22], McWilliams[23]
- Given name: Leila[24], Lelia[25]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[26], Black Women of the Harlem Renaissance Era[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Lelia McWilliams[29]
Why It Matters
A'Lelia Walker has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was A'Lelia Walker born?
A'Lelia Walker's place of birth was Vicksburg[2].
Where did A'Lelia Walker die?
A'Lelia Walker passed away in Long Branch[4].
Who were A'Lelia Walker's parents?
A'Lelia Walker's father was Moses McWilliams[12]. A'Lelia Walker's mother was Madam C. J. Walker[13].
What did A'Lelia Walker do for work?
A'Lelia Walker worked as an entrepreneur[5] and socialite[6].
Where did A'Lelia Walker go to school?
A'Lelia Walker was educated at Knoxville College[17].