Julie Padilla+FollowBarbie Honors Juneteenth Icon!Mattel just dropped a new Barbie and she’s inspired by Opal Lee—the 99-year-old powerhouse who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday! Opal’s doll rocks her signature blue tee and sneakers, and it’s all about showing kids that one voice can spark real change. This Inspiring Women Barbie joins legends like Venus Williams and Rosa Parks. Would you buy one for your collection? #News #OpalLee #Juneteenth60Share
Jennifer Rojas+FollowOpal Lee honored with her own BarbieBarbie just released a doll inspired by Fort Worth’s own Opal Lee, the unstoppable activist who helped make Juneteenth a national holiday. At 97, Lee’s annual walks for freedom and her big Texas heart have inspired generations, and now she’s part of Barbie’s Inspiring Women collection. The doll even wears her signature white joggers and sneakers from Opal’s Walk for Freedom. It’s a powerful tribute to a woman who literally walked from Fort Worth to D.C. to fight for justice. What do you think—does this kind of recognition help keep history alive for younger generations? #News #OpalLee #Juneteenth00Share
