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African American Barbie Hits Stores in Time For Holiday Season
Looking to tap into a new market, Mattel has created an African American Barbie doll.
The dolls, with names such as Kara, Trichelle and Grace, hit stores a few weeks ago.
So far the reaction to the dolls has been positive, although some have expressed concerns about the design of the dolls, including the hairstyles.
"Why couldn't one of the dolls have a little short afro, or shorter braids or something?" Gail Parrish, 60, a told the Associated Press.
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I think it's interesting that some are wanting the Black Barbie to have a fro or sump'n, but why would our babies want a doll with hair that even they don't have, and that they don't see on the majority of Black Women?
Well ... i guess we gotta take progress however it comes ... maybe the Black Barbie will have that.
Destee
African American Barbie Hits Stores in Time For Holiday Season
Looking to tap into a new market, Mattel has created an African American Barbie doll.
The dolls, with names such as Kara, Trichelle and Grace, hit stores a few weeks ago.
So far the reaction to the dolls has been positive, although some have expressed concerns about the design of the dolls, including the hairstyles.
"Why couldn't one of the dolls have a little short afro, or shorter braids or something?" Gail Parrish, 60, a told the Associated Press.
Click Here To Read Entire Article
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I think it's interesting that some are wanting the Black Barbie to have a fro or sump'n, but why would our babies want a doll with hair that even they don't have, and that they don't see on the majority of Black Women?
Well ... i guess we gotta take progress however it comes ... maybe the Black Barbie will have that.
Destee