Though there had been an African-American doll in prior collections, the one shown on the right was named as the official African-American Barbie. After being introduced wearing a chic black and w ...

T he American Girl doll, a beloved icon in the toy industry, has been capturing the hearts of children and collectors alike since its inception in 1986. Created by Pleasant Rowland, a former ...

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 ...