Until recently, it was hard–or even impossible–to find a black doll in Nigeria. Eight years ago, when he was looking for a birthday present for his niece, Nigerian entrepreneur Taofick Okoyo realized ...

Queens Of Africa a Nigeria-based company has released the latest line of pretty Black Barbies and they’re hugely popular and have impressively surpassed the sales of iconic Barbie. We all know that as ...

To the left blonde, blue-eyed Barbie. There's a new girl on the block, err, aisle, and she's got thick, natural hair, a brown complexion and is dressed in traditional African garbs. In 2014, it was ...

The Field House Museum has “From Caricature to Celebration: A Brief History of African-American Dolls” on display through July 15. Through July 15, the Field House Museum has opened its third floor to ...

Barbie gets a lot of heat nowadays. People shout at her for her figure. They complain about her plastic perfectness and general lack of realism. But they forget just how pivotal Barbie has been in ...

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HIGH POINT, N.C. — This Black History Month a unique pop-up exhibit by Thankful Heritage Museum highlights the evolution of black dolls throughout history. Founder Effley Howell Sr. said the exhibit ...

Doll company American Girl has made steps in recent years to diversify its popular lineup and did so again this past Friday with the naming of its “Girl of the Year” doll. The latest is ...

ATLANTA — An Atlanta recreation center has transformed into a dollhouse. To celebrate the history and innovation behind action figures, dolls and other beloved toys, a collector is showcasing her ...

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