Black Toys R Us

<p>From children’s books, to cartoons, to the worlds of fantasy and make believe, it can sometimes seem as if Black characters are on the side-lines, or don’t exist at all. Especially around the holidays, Black parents get creative to find toys for their kids that reflect just how beautiful and special they are. </p><p>More than three decades ago, Yla Eason took matters into her own hands when her Black son said that he couldn’t be a superhero because he’s not white. Trymaine Lee talks to Yla, about why she created Sun-Man, one of the first Black superhero toys in America, and the challenges she encountered along the way. </p><p>And we get some words of wisdom from Trymaine’s 8-year-old daughter, Nola, on why representation in toys matters. </p><p>For a transcript, please visit <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica" target="_blank">https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Further Reading and Listening:</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/pioneering-black-doll-baby-nancy-enters-toy-hall-fame-n1246759" target="_blank">Pioneering Black doll Baby Nancy enters Toy Hall of Fame</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.today.com/shop/serena-williams-qai-qai-doll-t196483" target="_blank">Serena Williams on the Qai Qai doll and wanting to 'share joy'</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/podcast/american-uprising-talking-kids-about-racism-n1225316" target="_blank">Into an American Uprising: Talking to Kids About Racism</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p>