The new doll is black, wears natural hair and comes with a wheelchair — complete with real rolling wheels — and a ramp.
Barbie has traditionally been under fire for imposing false beauty standards, but almost six decades after they started off, the doll company is being celebrated for its careful attention to diversity and inclusion.
One user Tweeted about how happy she is that young children today will be able to see themselves in Barbie’s collection and posted a photo of a doll, seated in an everyday-use wheelchair. Another replied, pointing out that she isn’t “merely a Barbie in a wheelchair,” but is a black Barbie, too. The doll sports natural hair, jeans and a striped t-shirt.I REPEAT, SIS IS BLACK!!!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 https://t.
I’m soooo excited!! I’m buying this for my niece... She has CP/ limited mobility & is POC.... the Barbie seriously looks like her! She’s also totally obsessed with barbies right now and it’s almost 6... There was a Barbie in a wheelchair back in the 90s and her wheelchair infamously didn't fit through the Dreamhouse doors. Hopefully this one is more accessible ❤️
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