Poro College Diploma

Poro College Diploma

This frame-worthy piece of history needs to be displayed on the wall of every beauty salon and barbershop. A great conversation starter and educational resource for schools, corporations, churches, and community-based organizations.


A one-of-a-kind way to connect with the first female African American millionaire in the United States The one who trained Madam CJ Walker Yet hardly anyone knows about her.


Annie trained over 75,000 women entrepreneurs over 100 years ago. An inspiration to all of us.


The Freeman Institute Black History Collection owns an extremely rare 1927 Poro College diploma with a strong Annie M. Turnbo-Malone signature on it. By the way, finding a genuine “Aniie Malone” signature is extremely difficult.


This diploma was for “Scalp and Hair Treatment and Beauty Culture," earned by Claretta Sanders from New Bern, NC.


This is a limited edition 16′′ x 20′′ reproduction, along with a gold seal. individually hand-embossed with the Poro College Corporate Seal (established 1900)—owned by The Freeman Institute Black History Collection


A unique and memorable gift...


We will add an extra “Annie Malone” surprise with your order.


By the way, you will also want to order the reproduction of the 1926 edition of “Poro In Pictures” retitled “Madam CJ Walker’s Role Model”. Find it here at The Freeman Institute Online Store.


Item #: ANNIEDIPLOMA

$29.75 (1927, Limited Edition)

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