Dolls For African American Children - African American Barbie Dolls

If you are interested in buying an African American doll for your child then you will be happy to know that there are quite a few to choose from.

This is definitely great progressed when compared to a couple of decades ago when the idea of people wanting an African American doll was unheard of.

These days many of the major toy companies have realised that there is a demand for this sort of doll and have created new lines to fill this gap.

Here are just a few examples of the Barbie dolls that you can now buy online today.

If you are looking for a beautiful black doll that combines style with dance then the Barbie Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater doll has to be the ultimate choice.  This doll was created to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential African American dance choreographers within the sphere of modern dance.

The dress that the doll is wearing was recreated based on the costume worn in one of Mr Ailey’s dance pieces called Revelations. This flowing dress is made in a glorious white fabric combined with lace detailing.  This is definitely a wonderful addition to have in a doll collection for children of all colours.

If you are searching for the ultimate glamour girl, then this Barbie Glamour African American doll could be just the thing.

The gown that this doll is wearing is based on the one that was originally produced for the 1959 doll and has been given a 21^st century twist. There is both a white version and this beautiful black Barbie version for you to choose from.

If you child is desperate to get her hands on a Barbie doll, these are some great examples of dolls that are not only wonderful playthings but also help to reinforce the positive idea that every child should be proud of their colour.

Children of all colours should have toys that reflect the society that they live in today.