Originally posted from the New York Times.
I was struck by this image for it says so much about our culture. The other day a Chinese American friend told me her daughter wished she could look like her White doll. I guess the more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s a shame. If you’re coming across the same issue or just want your children to have their world reflect them, check out Dolls Like Me. They rock our world!
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