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Barbie celebrates Venus Williams' equal pay advocacy with Inspiring Women Doll
Barbie announced Wednesday it will celebrate the seven-time Grand Slam champion and gender equality advocate with a collectible doll modeled after her 2007 Wimbledon victory look, featuring an all-white outfit paired with a green gem necklace, wristband, racket and tennis ball.
Venus Williams barbie honours her push for equal rights
Williams' article was the catalyst for Wimbledon and the French Open to change. Both tournaments announced equal prize money for all competitors, beginning in 2007. Williams went on to win her sixth major singles title at Wimbledon that year and was the first woman to win the same purse as male champion Roger Federer.
Serena Williams Has Two Words for Venus Williams News on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
A trailblazer on and off the court, Venus made history in 2007 by leading the charge for equal prize money for women in ...
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