One of the best ways to support Black History Month is to put your money where your mouth is and buy products from Black-owned businesses! Even after the month of recognition ends, it’s important to keep that support going all year long and it’s not hard when you have so many great companies to check out. From gorgeous dolls and baby toys to STEM kits, card games, and puzzles, these toys help bring more representation to the toy aisle in all the best ways. Here’s a list of 18 toys and games for a variety of ages, all from Black-owned companies.
HEALTHY ROOTS DOLLS CURLFRIENDS
Two new Healthy Roots dolls, Marisol and Gaïana, join Zoe to teach kids to love their curls through hair play. Each doll, sold separately, has realistic facial features and curly hair that kids can wash and style.
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FRESH FAIRIES 5-PACK
These 3-inch-tall fairies feature cute poses and authentic Bantu knots, puff balls, head wraps, Afros, and Afro puff hairstyles. They also come with keychain clips.
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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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BROWN TOY BOX DADISO ACADEMY FORENSICS STEAM KIT
This Forensics STEAM Kit follows Jalen and his dog Bugsy as they try to crack the case. It comes with a finger print kit, a magnifying glass, an activity book, caution crime scene tape, and a 3D environment.
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NATURALISTAS PEETY DELUXE CROWN AND COILS FASHION STYLING HEAD
Peety is a fun, outspoken, “A” student who has never straightened her hair throughout childhood. An aspiring media mogul, Peety hopes to show the world that natural hair is not only beautiful, but professional. This styling head comes with 19 accessories, including gold butterfly barrettes, gold butterfly clips, a gold butterfly tiara, hairpins, hair ties,…
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BUILD YOUR OWN SOLAR POWERED CAR
Kids can build a wooden solar-powered car that really drives and then paint it with this STEM kit. The kit includes all the parts to build the model car and a six-color non toxic acrylic paint set — no need for screws, tools, or batteries. There is also a secret mission from an African superhero,…
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LIKEU THE CARD GAME
LikeU is the card game that's ending awkward conversations, creating moments, and inspiring laughter. With 120 curated questions split into two groups, the yellow questions explore what makes people fascinating, and the blue questions uncover what makes people human. Great for individuals and groups, LikeU is the game with no rules, just suggested ways to…
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LITTLE MUFFINCAKES SOFT BOOK
These soft books help teach babies about numbers. They feature soft pages, a carrying handle, and they are machine washable They are available in multiple styles featuring characters named Zhara and Ashton.
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IKUZI DOLLS MERMAID DOLLS
Mermaids have long been a recognized African diety and these 10-inch dolls feature mermaids in three different skin tones. The mermaids are available in three different outfits colors — blue, pink, or purple — with flower crowns and embroidered facial features.
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FUN OUTSIDE 48-PIECE FLOOR PUZZLE
This 48-piece puzzle features original artwork that represents diversity by depicting families of mixed races and ethnicities. Parents can use the puzzle to teach kids about the importance of playing together and being kind to one another.
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BRILLIANT OR BS?
Players take turns reading trivia questions then holding court as the other players answer secretly and attempt to convince everyone they know the correct answer. To win, be the best at predicting who's brilliant and who's just faking it. The trivia questions cover entertainment, food and drink, geography, sports, history, science and tech, Black culture,…
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HARPELMAN 14-INCH PLUSH LINEN DOLLS
HarperIman creates handmade, 14-inch, linen dolls in a variety of four skin tones. The dolls are meant to promote a positive self-image in kids, reflecting who they are and who they want to be.
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12-INCH BABY BEE DOLLS
These multicultural baby dolls are available in different skin tones and curl patterns (3C-4C). Each doll features a soft vinyl PVC body and comes with a tulle dress, a hair accessory for the doll, and a matching hair accessory for kids to wear.
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CULTURETAGS
This is the game for people who love hashtags. Players must grab a card, announce the category, and provide hints to help the other person guess the #CultureTag before time runs out. THere are 350 cards across seven categories, including Black Twitter, Church, Daily Sayings, Family & Friends, Songs & Lyrics, TV & Film, and…
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ORIGINAL MY FRIEND PLUSH DOLL
Created by an 8-year-old boy named Lil Dee, My Friend is a positive affirmation plush doll designed to help inspire boys to be proud of themselves. The doll speaks positive phrases, wears a hoodie, and comes in three skin tones.
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TIC TAC TOE
This classic game of tic-tac-toe focuses on early learning, encourages open-ended sensory play, and helps toddlers develop fine motor skills. It also contributes to toddlers' understanding of predictability, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. There are two sets to choose from in Beach Day and Joshua Tree color schemes. Each set comes with nine silicone pieces and a…
Buy Now
SURPRISE POWERZ DOLLS
Each 16-inch doll has a different STEM theme and can make more than 75 phrases and sound effects. The collection includes Astro the Astronaut, Codie the Coder (pictured), Maria the Mathemagician, and Vera the Vet.
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BLACK CARD REVOKED
This trivia game explores Black pop culture topics in America with up to six players. Each player holds four black cards marked A, B, C, or D to answer multiple choice questions written on the white cards. Each round, a player asks a question from a black card and the rest of the players respond…
Buy Now
KULTURE KARAOKE
This music-themed card game comes with 150 cards featuring classic hip-hop and R&B categories, such as "Pick a song by a '90s R&B girl group" or "Biggie vs. Pac." Players can use the cards to give them song ideas for karaoke or play the game as a competition and see who can come up with…
Buy Now
FRESH FAIRIES 5-PACK
These 3-inch-tall fairies feature cute poses and authentic Bantu knots, puff balls, head wraps, Afros, and Afro puff hairstyles. They also come with keychain clips.
Buy Now
NATURALISTAS PEETY DELUXE CROWN AND COILS FASHION STYLING HEAD
Peety is a fun, outspoken, “A” student who has never straightened her hair throughout childhood. An aspiring media mogul, Peety hopes to show the world that natural hair is not only beautiful, but professional. This styling head comes with 19 accessories, including gold butterfly barrettes, gold butterfly clips, a gold butterfly tiara, hairpins, hair ties,…
Buy Now
BUILD YOUR OWN SOLAR POWERED CAR
Kids can build a wooden solar-powered car that really drives and then paint it with this STEM kit. The kit includes all the parts to build the model car and a six-color non toxic acrylic paint set — no need for screws, tools, or batteries. There is also a secret mission from an African superhero,…
Buy Now
HARPELMAN 14-INCH PLUSH LINEN DOLLS
HarperIman creates handmade, 14-inch, linen dolls in a variety of four skin tones. The dolls are meant to promote a positive self-image in kids, reflecting who they are and who they want to be.
Buy Now
LITTLE MUFFINCAKES SOFT BOOK
These soft books help teach babies about numbers. They feature soft pages, a carrying handle, and they are machine washable They are available in multiple styles featuring characters named Zhara and Ashton.
Buy Now
HEALTHY ROOTS DOLLS CURLFRIENDS
Two new Healthy Roots dolls, Marisol and Gaïana, join Zoe to teach kids to love their curls through hair play. Each doll, sold separately, has realistic facial features and curly hair that kids can wash and style.
Buy Now
LIKEU THE CARD GAME
LikeU is the card game that's ending awkward conversations, creating moments, and inspiring laughter. With 120 curated questions split into two groups, the yellow questions explore what makes people fascinating, and the blue questions uncover what makes people human. Great for individuals and groups, LikeU is the game with no rules, just suggested ways to…
Buy Now
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.
Buy Now
BROWN TOY BOX DADISO ACADEMY FORENSICS STEAM KIT
This Forensics STEAM Kit follows Jalen and his dog Bugsy as they try to crack the case. It comes with a finger print kit, a magnifying glass, an activity book, caution crime scene tape, and a 3D environment.
Buy Now
TIC TAC TOE
This classic game of tic-tac-toe focuses on early learning, encourages open-ended sensory play, and helps toddlers develop fine motor skills. It also contributes to toddlers' understanding of predictability, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. There are two sets to choose from in Beach Day and Joshua Tree color schemes. Each set comes with nine silicone pieces and a…
Buy Now
BRILLIANT OR BS?
Players take turns reading trivia questions then holding court as the other players answer secretly and attempt to convince everyone they know the correct answer. To win, be the best at predicting who's brilliant and who's just faking it. The trivia questions cover entertainment, food and drink, geography, sports, history, science and tech, Black culture,…
Buy Now
IKUZI DOLLS MERMAID DOLLS
Mermaids have long been a recognized African diety and these 10-inch dolls feature mermaids in three different skin tones. The mermaids are available in three different outfits colors — blue, pink, or purple — with flower crowns and embroidered facial features.
Buy Now
KULTURE KARAOKE
This music-themed card game comes with 150 cards featuring classic hip-hop and R&B categories, such as "Pick a song by a '90s R&B girl group" or "Biggie vs. Pac." Players can use the cards to give them song ideas for karaoke or play the game as a competition and see who can come up with…
Buy Now
ORIGINAL MY FRIEND PLUSH DOLL
Created by an 8-year-old boy named Lil Dee, My Friend is a positive affirmation plush doll designed to help inspire boys to be proud of themselves. The doll speaks positive phrases, wears a hoodie, and comes in three skin tones.
Buy Now
FUN OUTSIDE 48-PIECE FLOOR PUZZLE
This 48-piece puzzle features original artwork that represents diversity by depicting families of mixed races and ethnicities. Parents can use the puzzle to teach kids about the importance of playing together and being kind to one another.
Buy Now
12-INCH BABY BEE DOLLS
These multicultural baby dolls are available in different skin tones and curl patterns (3C-4C). Each doll features a soft vinyl PVC body and comes with a tulle dress, a hair accessory for the doll, and a matching hair accessory for kids to wear.
Buy Now
CULTURETAGS
This is the game for people who love hashtags. Players must grab a card, announce the category, and provide hints to help the other person guess the #CultureTag before time runs out. THere are 350 cards across seven categories, including Black Twitter, Church, Daily Sayings, Family & Friends, Songs & Lyrics, TV & Film, and…
Buy Now
SURPRISE POWERZ DOLLS
Each 16-inch doll has a different STEM theme and can make more than 75 phrases and sound effects. The collection includes Astro the Astronaut, Codie the Coder (pictured), Maria the Mathemagician, and Vera the Vet.
Buy Now
BLACK CARD REVOKED
This trivia game explores Black pop culture topics in America with up to six players. Each player holds four black cards marked A, B, C, or D to answer multiple choice questions written on the white cards. Each round, a player asks a question from a black card and the rest of the players respond…
