Barbie Signature Opal Lee doll

Mattel releases Barbie Signature Opal Lee doll as part of the Inspiring Women series, honoring Opal Lee, the civil rights activist widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Created by Mattel, this doll celebrates Lee’s lifelong dedication to education, community work, and her pivotal role in making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday in the United States. The release continues the mission of the Barbie Signature Inspiring Women series, which highlights real women whose courage and perseverance have helped shape history and inspire future generations.
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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 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.
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.

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