Barbie Inspiring Women Doll, Opal Lee Collectible in Blue “Opal’s Walk For Freedom” T-Shirt, White Pants and Glasses, Doll Stand And Displayable Packaging, JJX60

This Barbie Inspiring Women doll honors Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." She has dedicated her life to advocating for positive change as a teacher, counselor, and community activist. At the age of 89, Opal Lee started a walking campaign from Texas to 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. Opal Lee has been a changemaker in historical preservation and community advocacy, and in 2024 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. The Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women doll comes in displayable packaging and makes for a meaningful gift to be cherished for years to come., Manufacturer: Mattel