Mind-Blowing Stories That Restore Our Faith in Humanity

Laverne Cox, an American actress and model, became the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Apart from being an excellent actress, Laverne has a significant influence in the entertainment industry as an LGBT activist.

Cox has become such a powerful voice in the LGBT community that Mattel produced a Doll of her – the first transgender Barbie doll. According to the actress, it’s been her ambition to create her own Barbie doll since she was a child – isn’t it something every little girl desires? And there’s no one more deserving than her.