When I tried to cornrow my Black Barbie's hair it would just unravel, even if I packed it with Blue Magic Hair Grease (risking the wrath of my Mum). But the clothes are what I loved the most. If the Barbie Dolls of my generation had Afros like the ones I see now, maybe my collection of dolls wouldn't have ended up bald.
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| Blazer: American Eagle | Shirt: The Limited | T-Shirt: A Gift from the Mister | Skirt: Gap | Tights: Torrid Shoes: Jessica Simpson | Handbag: Kenneth Cole |
But even so, Black Barbie is not all she's cracked up to be:
I thought I was the only one who knew about black barbie! I am so glad to find another person who knows what the hell I am talking about. Even though I am not fully african american people just toss me into that black barbie stereotype and call it a day...I am glad I am not the only person who has to deal with society's unruly view of women and women of color alone.
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DeleteI'm so glad that you were able to relate to this post! You're never alone. There is always someone somewhere going through what you are...