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Barbie makes a progressive leap: offers more body types and skin tones
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Jan 28, 2016
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Barbie makes a progressive leap: offers more body types and skin tones
Barbie's new progressive step. What does the company's new move mean for the American perception of beauty and for their business?

Barbie's new progressive step. What does the company's new move mean for the American perception of beauty and for their business?

Barbie has social media buzzing for its latest release. The iconic doll is now offering three different body types and a variety of seven skin tones.

Patrice Grell Yursik, founder of Afrobella and Mattel rep Michelle Chidoni join the show to discuss the impact of this release.

To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.