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Web ID: 25926514The Barbie Inspiring Women series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. This collectible Barbie doll honors Opal Lee, a retired teacher, counselor, and social impact leader who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024 for her work in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. In dedicating her life to community advocacy and historical preservation, she persistently demonstrates what's possible when one uses their voice to inspire change.
Product Features
- WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years
- Ages: 6 years and up
- Includes Barbie doll, doll stand, and certificate of authenticity. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary
- Battery not required
- No assembly required
- At the age of 89, Opal Lee walked hundreds of miles to Washington, D.C., to petition lawmakers to make Juneteenth a national holiday. In 2021, her dream became a reality when legislation was passed
- Every Juneteenth, she continues to host a 2.5-mile walk to commemorate the 2.5 years it took for news and enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach the enslaved people in Texas
- Fittingly, her Barbie doll wears a blue Unity Unlimited Opal's Walk for Freedom t-shirt. Glasses, white pants, and sneakers complete the civil rights advocate's look
- The Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women doll comes in displayable packaging and makes for a meaningful gift to be cherished for years to come
- Plastic, polyester
- Spot clean
- Imported
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