Complex sentence: Sarah Spencer Washington was the founder of Apex News and Hair Company and was honored at the 1939 New York World's Fair as one of the "Most Distinguished Businesswomen" for her Apex beauty company, schools, and products.
Split into simpler sentences: Sarah Spencer Washington was the founder of Apex News and Hair Company. She was honored at the 1939 New York World's Fair as one of the "Most Distinguished Businesswomen" for her Apex beauty company, schools, and products.