Barbie® recognizes all female role models! Having worked in more than 150 careers herself – including as a scientist, pilot, and artist – Barbie® knows what it takes to inspire girls to be anything they dream of becoming.
In honor of the real-life women who have been incredible heroines of their times, we’re humbled and honored to introduce the new Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Series. These courageous women took risks, changed rules, and left behind a legacy of hope and motivation for generations of girls who would follow in their fields of endeavor.
The first three dolls in the series are the Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Katherine Johnson Doll, the Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Amelia Earhart Doll, and the Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Frida Kahlo Doll. What did these three remarkable women contribute to our world?
- Katherine Johnson calculated the trajectory of NASA’s first American-manned flight into space. Her calculations also helped ensure the Apollo astronauts returned safely from the moon.
- Amelia Earhart became the first female aviator ever to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She broke and set new aviation records for women, proving men and women could be equals in jobs.
- Through her art, Frida Khalo addressed important topics like identity, class, and race. As an activist and feminist icon, she made the voices of girls and women heard in a meaningful and influential way.
Johnson, Earhart, and Khalo all made groundbreaking achievements in their fields and paved the way for millions of girls to dream bigger than ever before. Now, it’s your turn to inspire and be inspired! Get the dolls of the Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Series now in the online shop to spark the imagination and motivation of someone you love and admire. With Barbie, you can be anything!
©2018 Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson. All Rights Reserved.
Amelia Earhart ™ is a trademark of Amy Kleppner. www.AmeliaEarhart.com
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