What happens when none of the dolls look like you? While Black dolls have since drastically expanded, there still lies a gap in representation overall, with mainstream dolls failing to reflect the diversity of the real world. This lack continues to reinforce narrow beauty standards, leaving Black girls feeling excluded, sending a subtle yet harmful message about who’s valued and celebrated.
Let’s face it - kids today are true digital nomads. It’s almost as if they were practically born swiping and scrolling. Gen Alpha, the youngest generation of everyone, might be the ultimate masters at navigating tablets and touchscreens, but behind that, they’re just kids who crave to be seen.
As the holidays begin to close in, everyone’s looking forward to the excitement that comes with it. We’re looking forward to unwrapping Christmas gifts, going out and feasting. It’s easy to think that if a parent looks like they’ve got everything under control, they must be doing just fine.
