Sabria Jay’s mother helped to foster a sense of self-pride and love for herself by exclusively purchasing Black dolls for her childhood collection. “My mom was born in the 60s, and that’s around the ...

Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it "deeply regrets" a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie which ...

T he Netflix documentary Black Barbie chronicles Kitty Perkins’ journey to create the iconic black Barbie dolls. Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the documentary focuses on how Mattel received ...

As a young girl, Zoe Oli of Atlanta struggled with her self-esteem. At six, she questioned why her hair wasn’t straight like her white classmates. Heartbroken, Zoe’s mom, Evana Oli, bought a ...

In the 1940s, researchers Dr. Kenneth and Mamie Clark explored the effects of “prejudice, discrimination, and segregation” on Black children through a series of doll studies. The researchers ...