Black University Lecturer Rejects Daughter's Request to See 'Barbie' Film Due to Racial Bias

A black University of Baltimore lecturer, Dwight Watkins, has refused to take his daughter to see the new Barbie film, citing the overwhelming whiteness in the trailer. Watkins expressed concern about exposing his young daughter to a lack of diversity and the message that white people have a monopoly on beauty. Despite the film receiving praise for its diverse cast and feminist message, Watkins believes that avoiding films like Barbie is part of teaching his daughter about the importance of Black beauty and representation. The film has broken box office records, grossing over $529 million in ticket sales after one week.