Ava Du Vernay Barbie doll

Listening, Hollywood Pooh-Bahs?

How likely is this?

  1. Barbie makes a doll honoring a real Hollywood woman of color.
  2. The woman isn’t a movie star. She’s a director – Ava Du Vernay.
  3. The doll sells out in 17 seconds.
The Ava Du Vernay Barbie doll
The Ava Du Vernay Barbie doll

The message here should be obvious, unless you’re so stuck in your white patriarchal blindness that you cannot see. Hello, Hollywood Pooh-Bahs, isn’t it time to see the obvious?

DuVernay shared her feelings about the Barbie with Vanity Fair.

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2 responses to “Listening, Hollywood Pooh-Bahs?”

  1. Still the Lucky Few Avatar

    Barbie as a reflection of culture…what could be more accurate! Barbie was on the cusp of every wave of change in our society. Glad you spotted this!

    1. Virginia DeBolt Avatar

      A Malala Barbie might be a good idea right now, too.

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