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first Black Barbie with Down syndrome

This college student helped Mattel create the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome

This college student helped Mattel create the first-ever Black Barbie with Down syndrome

Student Taylor Freeman from Clemson College offered feedback on the recently released first Black Barbie with Down syndrome, which is part of Mattel’s Fashionistas Collection seeking to promote diversity and inclusion in the toy industry. 21-year-old Taylor, an important player in the toy’s design, loves football and is in a sorority. Even though she was…

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