Barbie just got even more diverse, as Mattel adds dolls with vitiligo and no hair

The company has created dolls across generations and believes in creating products that recognize the importance of representation. When Barbie was first introduced, US was approximately 89% white while male and female were the only genders at the time. Today, US’s nonwhite population is almost 24%, and more teens are identifying as transgender or gender nonconforming. The Washington Post tells the story.

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10 Thoughtfully Illustrated Children’s Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity

Children’s books are a great way to introduce the concepts of cultural diversity and the blend of lifestyles, backgrounds and traditions that make up our lives and those of everyone around us. Forbes shares 10 Thoughtfully Illustrated Children’s Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity.

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• 10 Thoughtfully Illustrated Children’s Picture Books That Celebrate Diversity

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