As a young girl, Zoe Oli of Atlanta struggled with her self-esteem. At six, she questioned why her hair wasn’t straight like ...

the doll industry has expanded to provide more inclusivity with its products in relation to looks, profession, physical ability, and more—a change that has influenced how children, specifically Black ...

Zoe Oli launched her doll company Beautiful Curly Me in 2019, when she was 7. The brand now includes books, puzzles, journals ...

On its website, American Girl describes itself as "a trusted partner in empowering girls with confidence and character." Yet, ...

The researchers found that both Black and white children preferred white dolls versus the Black dolls ... children and more specifically, young girls, as well as adults to feel more comfortable ...