Barbie Madam C.J. Walker Inspiring Women Doll with Accessories & Doll Stand, Gift for Collectors and Kids Ages 6 Years Old & Up

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But she was drawn to the Black business scene in Indianapolis and moved her headquarters to the city in 1910. Bundles said she worked with Barbie designer Carlyle Nuera on skin color, hair and fashion for the Walker doll. Mattel was helped by Walker’s great-great-granddaughter, journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles – also the founder of the MADAM by Madam C. The doll even comes with a mini replica of Walker's original Wonderful Hair Grower product — an ointment that helped with many scalp issues. After testing many homemade remedies, she found a solution which resulted in Madam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, a scalp conditioning and healing formula.

Star expecting first child with husband Brennon following 18 month battle to conceive: 'I'm so blessed! Walker's stationery was purple, lavender and turquoise, "so that said to me, those are her favorite colors," Bundles said. The doll is sporting a period-accurate purple blouse and textured turquoise skirt—a nod to “some of Walker’s favorite colors,” according to designer Carlyle Nuera. But aside from her beauty empire, Walker was also known for her philanthropic and social justice efforts, including her contributions to the NAACP anti-lynching movement.Walker’s Barbie wears a ruffled purple blouse paired with a blue full-length skirt and holds a miniature Wonderful Hair Grower accessory in her hands. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.

Launch day ended with 20 high-quality media placements reaching over 35 million people seeing information about Barbie Madam through various platforms like social media and online media sites. Beyond the dolls themselves, Barbie offers a vast array of playsets, vehicles, and accessories that enhance the play experience. So, it just really gives her a new exposure to an entirely new generation as well as the longtime Barbie collectors who are very passionate about it. J. Walker included in Barbie's Inspiring Women Series means her story will go out across the world in a way it never has before,' Bundles told Yahoo Life. She’s widely credited as America’s first female self-made millionaire and lauded as one of the most savvy businesspeople in history.

Walker, often referred to as the nation's first documented self-made female millionaire, was known for her entrepreneurial skills as she built her haircare and cosmetic brand from scratch. But she wasn’t just a businesswoman; she was also heavily involved in political and social activism and contributed to the NAACP’s antilynching movement. And it doesn't mean that Black children should only have Black dolls and white children should only have white dolls. Some of Walker's favorite colors included rich purples and turquoises, so that's what I put her in,” Carlyle explains.