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Doll Designers Say First Black Barbie ‘Opened a Lot of Doors’ for Inclusivity in Toys: Mattel ‘Trusted’ Us (Exclusive)

In 'Black Barbie,' designers Kitty Black Perkins and Stacey McBride-Irby talk the evolution of the dolls and further tell PEOPLE about the differences they've made Hedy Phillips is the Senior News ...
Oregonian

Mattel introduces the first blind Barbie doll and Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome

Mattel, Inc. announced the addition of a blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome, created to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them and inspire all children ...
Forbes

Mattel Adds Innovative Blind Barbie To Its Fashionistas Doll Line

American toy giant Mattel has announced the addition of a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down Syndrome to its Fashionistas doll line. Fashionistas represents the brand’s most innovative and ...
Business Wire

New Findings: Multi-Year Scientific Study Reveals Playing With Dolls Allows Children to Develop and Practice Social Skills, Regardless of Their Neurodevelopmental Profile

The latest peer-reviewed findings from the third year of the study from Cardiff University suggest that doll play could be a beneficial playtime experience for children with varying social ...