Black Barbie Dolls

Do you give your kids black Barbie dolls or white ones?

Written by Thank God For Evolution! in Wednesday, June 16, 2010 under Other - Cultures & Groups

Barbie Styling African-American Head
Price: $12.99

Q: I see all those black barbie dolls in toy stores but does anyone actually buy them for their kids?

What do you do when your black kid asks for a white doll? Do you buy them the white doll or the black one?

A: I played with white dolls as a child.
Black girls play with black doll babies I'm sure.

This is coming off as racist.

Comments: 14

Equal rights for blacks:

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Collete:

Just give them whatever they want it doesn't really matter there is no need to be racist.

Josh:

I find that the black barbie dolls taste better with a fish dish

The white ones go down well with chicken and beef

Dave:

What's next... White Cookie vs Black Cookie??

Britbrit:

Depends on the person. I have white and black barbies.

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