“It’s going to be heavily marketed, which is also a first because, currently, there isn’t any African American doll line that receives its own commercial, that receives its own print ad and ...

As the brand gained popularity, more historical dolls were introduced. Addy Walker, the first African American doll, was introduced in 1993, representing a girl who escaped slavery during the ...

This charming baby doll comes dressed in a sundress with a bow in her hair. Her packaging can be made into multiple crafts, ...

February is Black History Month. Here, an HG contributor reflects on the thorny significance of Addy Walker, the first Black doll introduced by the American Girl company. As a Black girl growing ...

Over 20 years after the original Barbie was introduced to the market, Mattel released the African-American Barbie and Ken dolls in 1980. Though there had been an African-American doll in prior ...

The Kenya doll has a rich history centered on providing meaningful representation for African American children. From its debut in the 1990s, the doll aimed to instill a sense of pride and self ...