🧸 Toyshops in Britain are dominated by dolls based on slim, white beauty ideals, despite a huge potential market for racially diverse ones. Meet the Black entrepreneurs stepping up to offer more inclusive options for kids. ⬇️ news.trust.org/item/202112230…

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? 🎁 So are many Black parents, who may struggle to find toys for their kids that represent their family. But more Black-owned brands are now aiming to fill a gap. news.trust.org/item/202112230…

Changing the narrative one doll at a time

Congrats 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Clarkes Closet for being a local proponent of diversity and inclusivity of toys 🧸 for children coming straight outta Brixton 📍

This experience lead to me to creating a line of dolls that includes all children of color changing the narrative in a one sided market

I started Clarkes Closet because one narrative cannot continue to be told and black children should also feel as important. I want them to look at my dolls and the stories they tell because it mirrors there own

Today on #Christmas, many little ones will be receiving new toys. 🎁 But what are the options for Black children? Meet Black British toymakers like Clarkes Closet who are creating dolls to help kids feel more included. news.trust.org/item/202112230…

🧜‍♀️ Mermaids with dreadlocks 🌍 Dolls with African head wraps ✨ Black Sugar Plum Fairy This is how more Black British toymakers like Clarkes Closet are creating diverse dolls to help kids feel included. #Christmas news.trust.org/item/202112230…

How are more Black British businesses bringing diversity to children’s toy boxes? 🧸 For Jodi, starting Clarkes Closet meant finally creating dolls that represented her family. news.trust.org/item/202112230…

This is highly distressing and scary to think that @HydeHousing could put so many vulnerable children as adults at risk . Young People Matter and the work they do is too important.

This is highly distressing and scary to think that @HydeHousing could put so many vulnerable children as adults at risk . Young People Matter and the work they do is too important. BBC News (UK) Metro @StockwellNews South London Press Brixton Blog Brixton Buzz

Here is the Urgent Community Notice 🚨 drafted before @HydeHousing’s threat to change the locks tmrw (07Jan22). You cannot imagine how muted Christmas was for the community.😞 Emergency 🆘 talks/meetings were held by residents, emails sent to Hyde and this notice was drafted:

Tragedy-to-triumph 👊🏿💥 Jay Rayner’s decision to not report the gloomy South London break-in news, instead opting to dine n dive into the Chef’s thick with experience life was genius. black, gay, care-leaver and one of the youngest restauranteurs in the UK. Talented Mr Tee

I’m happy to announce that my dolls are now stocked at the National Theatre as part of the epic adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Small Island. #windrush #Jamaica #ragdoll #handmadeinbrixton

📣 IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉 From Brixton to The National Theatre National Theatre x Clarkes Closet x Small Island Love-able handmade dolls celebrating the Windrush Generation available at the National Theatre gift shop 🎁 #SmallIsland #madeinbrixton #windrush

Clarkes Closet dolls and accessories are now stocked in Westfield London in the BlackPoundDay store #handmade #RepresentationMatters #supportsmallbusiness

Creating safe spaces, new experiences and opportunities for young people is akin to creating magic 🪄 ✨✨ #youngpeoplematter #ypm

Supacell finally takes it place on the iron throne..👑 No.1 in the UK 🥳💪🏾