Mattel just released the first black Barbie who uses a wheelchair
After years of skinny blond barbies, there’s finally some inclusivity! For the first time ever, there’s a black Barbie who uses a wheelchair and wears her natural hair. Barbie Fashionistas #33 also comes with a ramp for her wheelchair that fits inside the dream house. This is the first black Barbie to ever use a wheelchair. There were barbies sold in the 90s that used wheelchairs but they were discontinued.
Representation matters and Mattel is finally catching on. The company is on a mission to create more inclusive toys. This is a big deal for young girls who need to see someone who looks like them.