Madam C.J. Walker, America’s 1st self-made female millionaire in US, is latest ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie doll!

Madam. CJ Walker, the first self-made millionaire in the United States, is the next female model to be honored in the Barbie doll collection for inspiring women.

Walker, the daughter of former slaves, was born Sarah Breedlove. She achieved tremendous success by founding Walker Manufacturing Co. , a line of hair care and cosmetic products designed for black women, has employed thousands of black women in its company.

Later in her life, Walker went on to become an activist and philanthropist, supporting black orphanages and colleges, and advocating for civil and women’s rights organizations.

Madam CJ Walker doll features the depiction of the businesswoman wearing a floral-patterned blouse and turquoise skirt and holding onto her original “Wonderful Hair Grower”.

Walker’s granddaughter, Alealia Bundles, who is herself a haircare range stylist, worked with Mattel on the collaboration, according to a statement shared with CNN.

“It has been a pleasure working with Barbie to design and create an inspiring women’s doll modeled after my great-grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker,” Bundles said in the statement.

“I was warmly welcomed by their design team throughout all steps of the process – from hair development to packaging – to capture and celebrate the legacy of the pioneering black businesswoman. I can’t wait for a new generation to be inspired by her and theirs through a role model that preceded them.”

For Mattel, the game is an opportunity to inspire children to break boundaries and educate them about Walker’s pioneering career.

Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel, said in the statement.

“We are honored to welcome her to this group of pioneering women and introduce more children to her journey to become one of the first successful institutions in the country.”

Madam CJ Walker doll is available for sale for $35 from Mattel.

Barbie also used the Inspiring Women line to highlight Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou, and Rosa Parks.

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