Barbie adds Madame C.J. Walker, the country’s first female millionaire, to its line of 'Inspiring Women' dolls. The African-American trailblazer and entrepreneur created and marketed hair products for Black women at the turn of the 20th century.
Madam C.J. Walker was America’s first female millionaire, who was also black, at the turn of the 20th century. Madame C.J. Walker, the country’s first female millionaire, has now been added to Barbie’s line of "Inspiring Women" dolls.
Walker, who was Black and whose real name was Sarah Breedlove, created and marketed hair products for African American women at the turn of the 20th century. Her path to riches would be noteworthy in any era, but it’s particularly impressive given the discrimination and roadblocks women and blacks had to endure at the time.
The doll is dressed in a floral printed blouse paired with a full-length turquoise skirt. Walker is holding a miniature replica of her original Wonderful Hair Grower product. Madame C.J. Walker Barbie doll "As a pioneer in entrepreneurship, philanthropy and activism, creating the blueprint for the self-made American businesswoman and innovators of the twentieth century, Madam C.J. Walker is an embodiment of our Barbie Inspiring Women series.
Last year additions included Dr. Maya Angelou, Helen Keller, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Ida B. Wells and Dr. Jane Goodall were added earlier this year. Offers from FOX Television stations and our advertisers
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