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The new Helen Keller Barbie doll has a terrible message for kids

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2021
  • Mattel had the chance to tell kids you can have a facial difference and be a role model, but instead they erased a big part of Helen Keller’s life. I wish toy companies created affirming dolls for disabled kids.
    Transcript: habengirma.com...
    #HelenKeller #Barbie #GAAD

Комментарии • 57

  • @alisharo58
    @alisharo58 3 года назад +34

    I’m glad you’re talking about this. People need to stop praising big companies for their half-asses attempts at representation. what’s the point of representation if you’re not going to do it correctly?

  • @cloo2937
    @cloo2937 3 года назад +6

    Such a beautiful lady inside & out. Im a proud subscriber & love your videos

  • @azebgebreyesus7115
    @azebgebreyesus7115 3 года назад +6

    Thank you Haben for addressing this.
    You never cease to impress me with your beautiful soul and educated mind.
    😊😊😊😊

  • @theladybaltimore
    @theladybaltimore 3 года назад +5

    These are all valid points, but I still support the idea of the Inspiring Women line of dolls. They are a vast improvement over the dolls that were available when I was a kid, many, many years ago.

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад +4

      And I hope they continue improving!

  • @carlycochran3860
    @carlycochran3860 3 года назад +6

    I’m glad that you’re speaking about this. The thing is that at least national Federation for the blind was able to get involved with this project. Yes I agree with you they should’ve not made her eyes not look so perfect. They should at least put braille under the printed word eyebrow. As a blind woman I am glad that The blind community is getting a little bit of attention.

    • @alecjordan6100
      @alecjordan6100 3 года назад +1

      I love your comment. I would only substitute the word “perfect” with “symmetrical” otherwise it sounds as if having asymmetrical eyes is lesser than having symmetrical eyes. 🙂

  • @bk6572
    @bk6572 3 года назад +6

    Can you imagine if Haben was Elected as P.M In Ethiopia during the transition period instead of the fake PhD holder. 🤔

  • @rollingwithmoore
    @rollingwithmoore 3 года назад +2

    As a person born with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, I am super overjoyed you're in the disabled community. Thank you for advocating for us who have no voice

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад +2

      You’re very kind to say that! I’ll keep advocating for underrepresented voices. Disabled people have a voice (in many ways) and it’s a matter of getting the world to listen.

  • @adhanomm8058
    @adhanomm8058 3 года назад +2

    My dear sister Haben I can't tell you how much I'm proud of you!

  • @wientatesfay7069
    @wientatesfay7069 3 года назад +5

    This song is dedicated to you, my dear Haben . Christian Aguilera__Beautiful

  • @yaqubngankeu2058
    @yaqubngankeu2058 3 года назад +4

    wow🙄 I've learned so much about disabled people and how to accommodate and facilitate their lives from you, what a blessing you are... much love🥰🥰😘

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for being open to learning!

  • @one7910
    @one7910 3 года назад +2

    You're an amazing woman 😘😘I'm so excited to see one day ❤️❤️we eritran are so proud of you!!
    Many greetings from Houston

  • @pituitary
    @pituitary 3 года назад +1

    I subscribed to your channel. You're a great inspiration for all of us. Thank you, Haben, Much love from Ethiopia!!

  • @paintersworld1
    @paintersworld1 3 года назад +3

    I just ask my self how come with all my eyes and ears and hands how come i am a lazy person . You are one of my inspirations to open my channel.

  • @winnemagara3960
    @winnemagara3960 3 года назад +14

    If someone asked me to describe you in just 3 words, I ‘d say you are Amazing!

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад +3

      Thank you!

    • @rollingwithmoore
      @rollingwithmoore 3 года назад +3

      If someone asked me to describe you in just three words, I'd say you are beautiful, intelligent, and articulate

  • @Amal-ku9xq
    @Amal-ku9xq 3 года назад +1

    Well said, thank you for sharing with us.

  • @YbarrasMind
    @YbarrasMind 3 года назад

    Write the toy companies and express ur ideas

  • @anesh1236
    @anesh1236 3 года назад

    Love you🥳🥰

  • @saraa.8672
    @saraa.8672 3 года назад +3

    You’re just a lovely person, wish somebody will meet you in person🤗❤️

  • @bradoalfredo5203
    @bradoalfredo5203 8 месяцев назад

    Helen Keller would of probably looked nothing like the doll. She would have the distorted face that comes with birth defects. The doll is built to be beautiful because that is what sells and that is all Barbie inc. cares about.
    I would think Barbie inc would spend a little to spell ‘brail’ in brail with the patterned beads on the book, no?
    Great idea with the toys. You should consider trying to make some?

  • @adrianeyre3630
    @adrianeyre3630 3 года назад +1

    Well said. We need more people like you. Sadly it’s all about money

  • @imaginationismagic6509
    @imaginationismagic6509 3 месяца назад

    Hi Haben Girma! It’s Imagination Is Magic and I just wanted to say I think you’re beautiful, amazing , gorgeous woman as you are in your own way! I can see the beauty in your eyes, your heart and soul! I think you’re perfect and special in your own way the way you are! and I’m sorry about those kids at school when you’re younger, they were so mean to you and now these Adults telling you should wear dark glasses to cover your eyes?! I bet it really hurtful and it can be frustrating for you and I’m sorry that happened, I can see that your eyes are so beautiful and gorgeous! Don’t let them get to you, and sometimes It can be difficult and tough for other people! Also, I have a disability too and I know what it like to feel left out and I used a wheelchair and it can be hard to feel left out and not seen by other people, but I always knew that having a disability doesn’t define as who you are! You are a human being just like everyone else! I don’t care what people says about you or whoever! I love helping people with disabilities and I’m an advocate for people in Disabilities, They are very beautiful people on earth! I knew they are 100% perfect and beautiful in their own way! There’s nothing wrong with having a disability! You can’t control it, that’s part of who you are! There’s nothing wrong with you being different from others and that’s okay! Everybody is different in their own way! I really like Helen Keller too because I think she’s really inspiring and amazing person she was! I admire her for advocating for people in Disabilities and for blind and deaf people, personally I think that’s really smart of her because I know a lot of people need to know this and hear this out loud and sometimes people don’t understand it and sometimes people do! But it’s none of their business to know and nobody needs to know everything! and I think you’re amazing, beautiful, gorgeous and so kind woman in that face of the planet! I think you’re amazing and you are a miracle! don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not and yes you truly are, and you truly are beautiful, amazing person! I think you’re beautiful inside and out! We all love you Haben and you are special in your own way! You are a inspiration, beautiful and amazing person just the way you are!

  • @mussieteklit4010
    @mussieteklit4010 3 года назад +2

    God bless you.

  • @naomie3749
    @naomie3749 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for helping me to understand your experience. We all need representation. You are an extraordinary person.

  • @peaceforall3770
    @peaceforall3770 3 года назад +2

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @diversitystaffinginc7692
    @diversitystaffinginc7692 3 года назад

    I agree with you Haben. In this book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill which was written in the early 19 centuries, but was revised for 21 Century. Mr Hill says Helen Keller is dumb, but the author who revised the book does not provide a note that is not true. The people who print this book should correct that.

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад

      Authors should add clarifying language that terms like "deaf and dumb" are offensive to many people.

  • @etheth5034
    @etheth5034 3 года назад

    God bless you

  • @ladymart-mw723
    @ladymart-mw723 3 года назад +1

    Wow beautiful narrative story ,, watching from Malawi

    • @haben_girma
      @haben_girma  3 года назад +1

      Hi, Malawi! :)

    • @ladymart-mw723
      @ladymart-mw723 3 года назад

      @@haben_girma Hello ,love your channel you are our model ,,l work here with national deafblind association and deafblind like your videos here

  • @alganeshshifre3466
    @alganeshshifre3466 3 года назад

    Tanks haben Girma 🧡🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼

  • @letsgrowtogetherbajo1502
    @letsgrowtogetherbajo1502 3 года назад +1

    Super !!

  • @zeki2528
    @zeki2528 3 года назад +2

    welcome haben ❤

  • @ramonablue5598
    @ramonablue5598 2 года назад +2

    No one is ever happy.

  • @yohannesm3062
    @yohannesm3062 3 года назад

    God bless you 🙏

  • @amantekeste8643
    @amantekeste8643 3 года назад +1

    U have a beautiful heart .

  • @hlnamedia1111
    @hlnamedia1111 3 года назад +2

    𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚💝

  • @brgehmena2968
    @brgehmena2968 3 года назад +1

    HABEN YOU ARE AMAZING

  • @merhawiberhe4462
    @merhawiberhe4462 3 года назад

    Model and Outstanding lady haben

  • @askualaregawi2963
    @askualaregawi2963 3 года назад +1

    Haben haftey lbe brhan

  • @tesfit2518
    @tesfit2518 3 года назад +1

    Welcome haben beatiful sis

  • @solomonabiye7210
    @solomonabiye7210 3 года назад

    You're pure in heart. May God bless you. Continue your beautiful work.

  • @jonassimon5709
    @jonassimon5709 3 года назад

    Good. Gerele

  • @eriwalltashow5260
    @eriwalltashow5260 3 года назад +1

    Haban shukorr

  • @berekettewelde6062
    @berekettewelde6062 3 года назад

    Welcome 🙏 Haben Haftei

  • @3rdeyevisions
    @3rdeyevisions 3 года назад

    I had someone send me this video, I check it out; I would like to invite you on my channel to discuss this topic if you’re interested

  • @brady508
    @brady508 2 года назад +2

    The blind kids can't see th imperfections in the doll so for all they know it's realistic.

  • @daniabraha9190
    @daniabraha9190 3 года назад

    Hii haben How are you can you merry me

  • @edenabraham6359
    @edenabraham6359 3 года назад

    God bless you