A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

sleek black shades and her signature hairstyle, with hair swooping over one eye. The Barbie team worked closely with Aaliyah's brother, Rashad Haughton, to develop the concept for the doll and ...

Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, is no exception as he provided ... and her signature swooped hairstyle. Although it sold out in pre-sales, there is another chance for fans to buy the Aaliyah ...

Rashad Haughton worked closely with the Barbie design team to ensure that every detail accurately represented his sister's style and what she meant to her fans.

and ’90s hairstyles. This made it easy for her brother, Rashad Haughton, to emulate her trademark style 24 years later as he and Aaliyah’s estate partnered with Mattel to create an Aaliyah ...