After gaining support and much media attention, Bingham said they were invited to the Mattel headquarters in early February.
Mattel said they preferred to give the dolls directly to the children who would most benefit with them, instead of selling them for profit at retailers.
Now, it is promoting a politically correct Barbie.
Barbie's focus on a more expansive idea of beauty reflects a broader shift that is impacting not only the toy industry but the worlds of fashion and politics as well.
More inclusiveness in the toy aisle Barbie was once criticized by some observers for promoting a narrow, unrealistic ideal of what is beautiful.
Sypin's own daughter lost her hair after chemotherapy.
The wish for this petition is that the Barbie is also named Hope and a portion of proceeds from the sales of this Barbie go to St.
Barbie's top seller throughout 2019 was a curvy black doll with an Afro.