At a time when Black people in the United States were denied opportunities for wealth creation, Maggie Lena Walker made it her life’s mission to advocate for economic
independence in her community. Her story is one of perseverance, dedication and bravery. In this spirit, we are honoring Walker and her contributions through an award
program that recognizes inspiring women who are leading and advancing economic empowerment for underserved communities today.
- Dan Schulman, president and CEO, PayPal