Harlem Mom Petitions Mattel for Black Barbie Swag

When Harlem mother Karen Braithwaite went hunting for party supplies for the “Black Barbie” theme party her daughter wanted for her 5th birthday, she couldn’t find anything . Suggested Reading A Full Timeline Of Singer D4vd’s Mysterious Case of Celeste Rivas’ Death We Loved “Sinners,” But Ryan Coogler, We Need You to Answer These Questions…

When Harlem mother Karen Braithwaite went hunting for party supplies for the “Black Barbie” theme party her daughter wanted for her 5th birthday, she couldn’t find anything .

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Although Mattel offers diverse Barbie dolls, she couldn’t find the cups, tablecloths, napkins, banners and decorations she needed for her daughter’s party.

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