The Zoe Doll was created by Healthy Roots Dolls and has become an important toy for little girls of color. The owner, Yelitsa Jean-Charles, has had a very successful year and now Zoe’s wardrobe is getting something new. READ: Detroit entrepreneur creates diverse line of dollsYelitsa Jean-Charles grew up wishing that she had a doll that looked like her. Yelitsa Jean-Charles said that Healthy Roots is a long-term investment in early childhood development, which helps represent girls of today and tomorrow. We understand your frustrations and know so many hoped their Zoe doll would be under the tree for family and friends this year, and appreciate your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Zoe is a physical manifestation of everything I never had as a little girl, said Yelitsa Jean-Charles, CEO of Healthy Roots Dolls. I started Healthy Roots Dolls while I was in undergrad at the Rhode Island School of Design. Shes all about curl power, with hair you can wash and style, just like your own hair, Jean-Charles said. With the national spotlight focused on race and race relations, Healthy Roots Dolls seem to be a timely symbol of equality. Jean-Charles said Healthy Roots Dolls are for everyone.