#61: The Times They Are A-Changin’

As someone who used to play with Barbie dolls growing up and had a pretty impressive – but not very diverse – collection of dolls, I have to say I’m pretty touched by this historic move. Barbie has always looked a certain way, and young girls all over the world have always wanted to look as perfect as a Barbie.

Recently, Mattel, the toy company that manufactured Barbie over five decades ago, released its first-ever transgender doll, designed after transgender actress Laverne Cox. The actress, who was nominated for an Emmy award for her role in Orange Is the New Black, is an advocate of the LGBT+ community and an inspiration for many people.