In a fresh collaboration, the two are celebrating the works of three Black fashion designers Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa, Patrick Henry, professionally known as Fresh, of Rich Fresh, and Kimberly Goldson of her eponymous brand had their exact designs replicated in miniature form to be showcased on..
Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad inspired a new Barbie doll that wears the traditional Hajib garb for Muslim women and racist trolls online have reacted.
Mattel is honoring Selma director Ava DuVernay with her very own Barbie doll. DuVernay is one of six figures spotlighted in Barbie’s 2015 Sheroes Collection, the company announced Friday (April 24).
Positively Perfect dolls, a new line of racially diverse toys from Dr. Lisa Williams, aims to inspire pride in young Black & Latino girls. As a counter to the wildly successful Barbie line of toys, the dolls are increasing in popularity across the nation.
A Harlem mother frustrated by the lack of dolls of color in the popular Barbie toy line is leading a charge with other moms. Karen Braithwaite and a group of 14 mothers have launched a petition demanding toy manufacturer Mattel increase the number of Black dolls and related material in its vast lineup.
