February honors the many Black men and women who’ve contributed to society. Whether it’s uncovering scientific discoveries, transforming the music industry, or even leading freedom marches, African Americans have positively contributed to the world we know today.
Kids can support Black history this month by playing with products that combine diversity, inclusivity, and fun. From beautiful diverse dolls to engaging activity kits, we’ve collected 22 of the best toys and games for kids to enjoy this Black History Month and every month moving forward.
A DAY AT THE BARBERSHOP 48-PIECE JUMBO PUZZLE
The puzzle features an image of a barbershop, complete with chairs, a barber, and different hair products. Kids can gain comfort with regular haircuts by putting 48 pieces together to create a beautiful neighborhood barbershop scene.
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ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST SINGING ADA PLUSH
This 18-inch, interactive, plush doll is inspired by the Netflix show Ada Twist, Scientist. Press Ada's left hand to hear “The Scientific Method Song” and see her dress light up to the beat. Ada also says some of her signature phrases and comes dressed in her outfit from the show.
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BARBIE SIGNATURE INSPIRING WOMEN BESSIE COLEMAN DOLL
Bessie Coleman became the first Black and Native American female aviator and the first Black person to earn an international pilot's license. The doll features a traditional olive-green aviator suit and a "BC"-initialed cap. The doll includes a doll stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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BROWN TOY BOX ASSORTMENT
Specifically designed to empower young, diverse kids, Brown Toy Box STEAM kits feature relatable characters and fun activities. Six themed kits are available for kids to learn the logic of coding, explore the periodic table, dive into marine biology, curate a museum exhibit, build a wooden robot recreation, and construct a telescope to explore constellations.
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FRESH INSPIRATIONS COLORING BOOKS
This collection of coloring books was created with designs to reduce anxiety and encourage creativity. Each contains 64 pages of diverse artwork and intricate designs.
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THE FRESH BEATS COLLECTION
Standing 10 inches tall, Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, rooted hair, and authentic hairstyles. The dolls have diverse personalities, stage-ready fashions, and unique styles.
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FRESH DOLLS CAREER COLLECTION FASHION DOLL
Mia, Nevaeh, and Luna are three women of color who mean business. Mia is one of the world's finest surgeons, Navaeh is the President of the United States, and Luna is a teacher. These 11-inch dolls are ready to inspire the next generation with blended skin tones, different hair textures, and successful professions.
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HAIR LOVE
Hair Love is an illustrated kids' book about a girl named Zuri whose hair has a mind of its own. Daddy steps in to style her hair but quickly discovers it's not an easy task. Despite the trouble, he loves Zuri and will do anything to make her and her hair happy. This book is…
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LITTLELISTAS LENA
Kids can play with Baby Lena, a doll featuring 4A textured hair and a pretty medium brown skin tone. The 14-inch Baby Lena doll includes two matching Wear-and-Share Crowns, perfect for playing dress-up.
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LYRICALLY CORRECT 90’s & 2000’s HIP HOP AND R&B EDITION
Lyrically Correct is a music trivia card game that tests how well you know the lyrics to some of the hottest songs. Designed for two or more players, everyone takes turns answering questions about Hip Hop and R&B hits from the '90s and 2000s. The game includes 140 playing cards and 10 challenge cards.
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BARBIE SIGNATURE INSPIRING WOMEN MADAM C. J. WALKER DOLL
Madam Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 on a Delta, Louisiana cotton plantation. This doll honors the successful entrepreneur and the nation's first documented self-made female millionaire. The Barbie doll honors her likeness with a unique historical dress and a "Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower" accessory. The doll includes a doll stand…
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MAYA CODING BUNDLE
The set features the STEAM Kit and the 3-ft Puzzle in a single bundle. The puzzle features Dadisi Academy Crew Scholar Maya surrounded by graphics of coding. The Coding and App Development STEAM kit explores the wonders of coding with a hands-on activity box that inspires curious minds to play and learn.
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NATURALISTAS FADE COLLECTION GREG FASHION DOLL
Greg is a former hair academy classmate of Naturalistas Dayna and owns the "Fade Collective" Barbershop. Greg features seven points of articulation, a medium brown skin tone, and flocked hair.
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NATURALISTA SINGLE DOLL – DAYNA
Dayna is a businesswoman who owns the Naturalistas Luxury Hair Salon. With the nickname "The Coil Whisperer," Dayna features five points of articulation, curly 3C textured hair, and a medium brown skin tone. The 11-inch comes with a removable outfit and accessories.
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POSITIVELY PERFECT ABRIELLE 18-INCH FASHION DOLL
Abrielle is a happy girl who loves shopping, hanging out with friends, and texting with emojis. The 18-inch doll comes in cute pink shorts, a striped top, sparkly shoes, a pretty hair accessory, and a furry vest.
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AFRO UNICORN MAGIC ACTIVITY BOOK
Kids can embrace their inner unicorns with this colorful activity book. The book features crafts, friendship quizzes, and more with over 80 puffy stickers.
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QAI QAI BY SERENA WILLIAMS DOLL WITH COLORING BOX HOUSE
Qai Qai features five points of articulation, a two-piece removable outfit, and a bow. The 14.5-inch doll comes packaged in a coloring box house, perfect for art projects and storing the doll.
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TEAM GENIUS SQUAD: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY BUNDLE
Kids can engage in fun STEM-based activities with the Alternative Energy Bundle. The bundle features three certified genius starter kits from Team Genius Squad: Lemon Electricity Experiment Kit, Solar Electricity Experiment Kit, and Wind Power Electricity Experiment Kit.
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THE DREAM BIG, LITTLE ONE COLLECTION
Kids can read these books to introduce themselves to inspiring leaders, thinkers, and dreamers in Black history. The collection features three board books, including Dream Big, Little One, Think Big, Little One, and Follow Your Dreams Little One. The books highlight trailblazing Black women leaders, visionary Black creators, and exceptional Black men who changed the…
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AFRO UNICORN 11-INCH STUFFED PLUSH TOY – UNIQUE
This unicorn friend is perfect for every occasion. The 11-inch plush features a gold crown, a blue horn, gold earrings, and blue eyeshadow.
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ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST AND FRIENDS JIGSAW PUZZLE
Puzzle Huddle products were created to inspire and affirm kids from diverse backgrounds. The Ada Twist puzzles feature characters from the Ada Twist, Scientist book series and animated Netflix series. The puzzle is available in a 15-piece version or a 54-piece version.
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HBCYOU MAJORETTE AUTUMN 18-INCH DOLL & ACCESSORIES
This HBCU Majorette (Historically Black College and University) is ready for her next performance. Autumn has curly hair and a medium brown skin tone. She sports a removable uniform with fringe, white boots, and a silver baton.
