Hong Kong advocates decry 'dehumanizing' Black baby toy
A viral stress-relief “Natasha” doll trending on Chinese social media has been deemed “absolutely diabolical” by members of Hong Kong’s Black community. Resembling a small child, the most popular version is dark-skinned and features exaggerated racial characteristics. Buyers have filmed themselves beating, stretching, boiling and stomping on the toy. The viral stress-relief “Natasha” doll trending on social media in China. Photo: HKFP screenshots. “No design is created, marke
A popular stress-relief toy resembling a Black baby, known as "Natasha," is trending on Chinese social media and drawing sharp criticism from Hong Kong's Black community. The doll, often depicted with exaggerated racial features, is shown in viral videos being subjected to abuse such as beating, stretching, and boiling. Advocates argue that marketing a Black baby doll for such purposes perpetuates harmful stereotypes and dehumanizes Black individuals. They express concern that this trend normalizes the abuse of Black bodies, linking it to the historical and ongoing struggles faced by the Black community globally. The dolls remain widely available on e-commerce platforms and social media sites.
The controversy highlights the impact of cultural representation and the potential for toys to reinforce harmful racial stereotypes and contribute to dehumanization.
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