Black History Month, celebrated in February, honors the contributions of African-Americans. It started in 1915 and has evolved from a week-long tribute to a month-long celebration.

According to the History Channel, Walker was inspired to create a company because she herself was facing a scalp disorder that was making her lose hair.

Rosa Parks, who was born Rosa Louide Mccauley Parks, was the symbol of the civil rights movement that started in the 1950s. When she refused to give up her seat, she started a movement, and her courage is relevant to this day.