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New Barbie is modelled after hijab-wearing US Olympian

Published Wed, Nov 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM

New York

WHEN Barbie made her debut in the 1950s, she had blond hair, white skin and a trove of fashion adornments.

But the iconic doll has come a long way since then. Meet the newest Barbie, who has dark skin, the muscular thighs of an athlete, and a hijab.

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