Mattel is introducing a new Barbie doll that honors pioneering activist Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother" of the Juneteenth movement.

Lee, a retired teacher, advocated for an official Juneteenth holiday for years.

She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and has received more than a half ...

Retired teacher and activist Dr. Opal Lee now has a Barbie line after her. For the uninitiated, Lee was a part of the movement that made Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Texas-born teacher and activist Opal Lee is the latest to be featured in Mattel’s Barbie Inspiring Women collection.

The first Barbie doll depicted with autism is on the shelves, and because it’s Barbie a lot of conversation is being generated. Much of the talk is from people who live in this often-marginalized ...

Lee, who's from Texas and known by many as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” was added to the list of "incredible heroines of ...

In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Dr. Opal Lee reflects on honoring Black history, including the next generation, her ...

A yes vote on the upcoming Greeley special election will return the zoning to its original status for further and future ...

The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards *Pictures from the awards ceremony will be available via PA Media* Must credit: The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards The winners of The ...

The Cinderella Project is an effort with a special mission behind it: making sure every student can feel beautiful, confident, and celebrated — no matter the budget. It's now in its 12th year.

For more than six decades, Barbie has been one of the most recognizable toys in the world, evolving alongside fashion […] ...