In a statement to Mashable, the company says after experiencing racial inequality and seeing her family face prejudice, Melody uses her singing voice to "blend her voice with others in harmony."*
In an interview with CBS News,*Vice President of Marketing*Julia Prohaska described the responsibility for companies such as American Girl doll to create dolls like Melody: "I think the doll industry has a very heavy responsibility in reflecting what is true about our society."* Read more...