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Mattel Debuts Wilma Mankiller Barbie as Part of Inspiring Women Series

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She embodies the dreams of young girls and has for decades been a vehicle for imagining a bright future.

Mankillerwho has also recently been immortalized on aU.S.

quarterwas born in 1945 in Oklahoma.

Mattel Debuts Wilma Mankiller Barbie as Part of Inspiring Women Series

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In her community, Mankiller was a tireless advocate.

She left office in 1995, but continued her activism until her death in 2010.

She wears a ribbon dress with four colors representing the four compass directions.

Mattel Debuts Wilma Mankiller Barbie as Part of Inspiring Women Series

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Her estate and representatives of the Cherokee Nation contributed their thoughts in the design process.

Wilma inspired me and many others to make the world a better place.

Wilma Mankiller is a champion for the Cherokee Nation, for Indian Country and even my own daughter.

Mattel Debuts Wilma Mankiller Barbie as Part of Inspiring Women Series

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To get your own doll, they are being sold (and selling out fast) atTargetand onAmazon.

it’s possible for you to also checkMattel’s distributorsfor a store near you.

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h/t: [Mashable]

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