Elk Grove Village mom Yasmina Blackburn lobbied the American Girl doll company to incorporate Muslim representation in its product line so girls like her daughter could see themselves reflected as part of American culture. It worked. This fall, American Girl is debuting six Cultural Celebration Outfits.
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