American Girl promotes empowerment for young girls — if they can afford it
 

American Girl promotes empowerment for young girls — if they can afford it
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The American Girl brand wants to educate and empower young girls.*

But at what cost?

The beloved brand received praise this week following the an**uncement*that it would add a new historical character to its collection: Melody, a Civil Rights activist in 1963 Detroit with a passion for music

SEE ALSO:*American Girl premieres Civil Rights era doll

The doll has been in development for over two years, and was created in consultation with an advisory committee that included late Civil Rights activist Julian Bond and former executive director of the Detroit NAACP JoAnn Watson. American Girl hopes Melody will teach young children the history of the Civil Rights movement, and empower young girls to find their voice and stand up for what they believe in.* Read more...


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