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To promote and sell her products, she built a factory, hair and manicure salon and two training schools as well. J. Walker — America's first documented female self-made millionaire — is being immortalized as the newest doll in Barbie's Inspiring Women Series. J. Walker is an embodiment of our Barbie Inspiring Women series," Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls for Mattel, said in a statement.Walker's hair care products were born out of necessity because she started suffering from an ailment that caused her to lose her hair. After that, Bundles worked closely with the Mattel design team to develop the text to tell Walker's story. Aside from being a hair care magnate, Walker was also known for her contributions to the NAACP anti-lynching movement, supporting orphanages and Black colleges, and advocating for civil rights organizations and women's rights.

And while the number of Black women starting businesses continues to climb, the success stories aren’t always as prevalent. J. Walker Barbie doll is sculpted to her likeness and features articulation for endless posing possibilities and inspired displays. Walker’s hair care and cosmetics products were an important part of her legacy, so representing those products was crucial as well, Bundles said. Regarding working with doll designer Carlyle Nuera Bundles continued, “I had early conversations with the designer and the marketing team.J. Walker, Bundles also founded the Madam Walker Family Archives and serves as brand historian for the modern iteration of her ancestor’s products: MADAM by Madam C. The collection pays tribute to women "who took risks and challenged the status quo" in their lifetimes, setting new precedents for generations of girls, according to Mattel. The doll is dressed in a purple floral blouse and a turquoise skirt, which were two of Walker's favorite colors, according to her great-great-granddaughter. J. Walker and maybe see themselves as an entrepreneur — maybe see themselves as a person who is involved in social justice. Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer portrayed Walker in the 2020 Netflix series 'Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.

Selected lines only, determined by size, weight or whether delivered direct from one of our suppliers. Walker's great-great-granddaughter said she hopes the doll will show kids they too can be entrepreneurs. Discover a world of possibilities as you explore our curated selection of Mattel toys, where you'll find everything from dolls and action figures to board games and playsets.Later in her life, Walker went on to become a noted activist and philanthropist, supporting orphanages and Black colleges, and advocating for civil rights organizations and women’s rights. It's Walker's whole story that her great-great-grandaughter A'Lelia Bundles hopes younger generations will learn about through the new doll. For Mattel, the toy is an opportunity to inspire children to break boundaries and educate them about Walker’s trailblazing career. She's such a fascinating historical figure to me, although very little is known about her life other than her accomplishments.

As a pioneer in entrepreneurship, philanthropy and activism, creating the blueprint for the self-made American businesswoman and innovators of the twentieth century,” Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls for Mattel, said in a statement.J. Walker,” which became the inspiration for the 2020 Netflix fictional series “Self Made” about Walker’s life played by Octavia Spencer. Their design team graciously welcomed me throughout all steps of the process — from hair development to packaging — to capture and celebrate the legacy of this trailblazing Black businesswoman,”Bundles said in a statement given to NBC News. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss on the field after Chiefs star leads team to the Super Bowl - after pop star told cameras to 'go away' in the game!