Mattel has debuted a black Barbie doll in a wheelchair — and the Internet is losing it.
What We Know:
- Complete with acid wash jeans, a striped cut-out shoulder top, and her natural hair (!!!), she is serving a LOOK. The doll is on sale for $19.99 at the nearest Target.
- The doll was first announced in February 2019 at the New York Toy Fair as part of the Fashionistas line.
- This is just another example of Barbie trying to be more inclusive in their products and have a doll that represents every person in the world. This is the first time a Black Barbie in a wheelchair has made its way to the market.
- Social media is shouting nothing but praises over this decision:
There isn’t merely a Barbie in a wheelchair.
THERE IS A BLACK BARBIE IN A WHEELCHAIR.
I REPEAT, SIS IS BLACK!!!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 https://t.co/I9FcGdG1UV
— @ImaniBarbarin@disabled.social (@Imani_Barbarin) June 28, 2019
A Black, visibly disabled Barbie, with natural hair!?
AND HER WHEELCHAIR ISNT A UGLY HOSPITAL CHAIR!
We love representation! https://t.co/Cp7Z3Qal7d
— Off Colour (@OffColourOrg) June 28, 2019
Mattel keep it up!
