American Girl debuts its first Black “Girl of the Year” doll. The company seeks to diversify its popular line.

American Girl has emerged as one of the top businesses of its sort, selling millions of its beloved dolls and books aimed at young girls since debuting in 1986. This summer the company will reveal its latest doll, a girl from the civil rights era named Melody Ellison, as reported by CBS News. The network […]

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So excited to honor @Zendaya with a one-of-a-kind doll as she encourages girls to Raise Their Voices and to #BeSuper! pic.twitter.com/GEtTR9bayC — Barbie (@Barbie) September…

Candace McBride, who is a member of a natural hair group in Columbus, Ohio has made her own African American Barbies with natural Black hair in an Afro style.