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Long overdue American Girl doll represents black girls who stutter

BY KATIE DUPERE

When 4-year-old Hazel Alexander was introduced to Gabriela McBride, she knew they would have an instant bond.

Talking to her mom about her new “friend” — who happens to be American Girl’s Girl of the Year for 2017 — Hazel couldn’t contain her excitement.

“Mom, I know how to stutter,” Hazel said. “I can totally talk ‘her.'”

Long overdue American Girl doll represents black girls who stutter

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