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Mattel releases Barbie versions of Frida Kahlo, other famous women

the company revealed 17 new dolls

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Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson and other accomplished women are getting their own Barbie dolls.

Mattel unveiled 17 new Barbies in honor of International Women’s Day. According to the toy’s description, “86% of moms surveyed are worried about the kind of role models their daughters are exposed to.”

The company decided to highlight women such as Kahlo, a bisexual Mexican artist, Earhart, the first female aviator to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and Johnson, the NASA mathematician featured in the film “Hidden Figures.”

Other notable figures include Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins, bisexual British boxing champ Nicola Adams OBE, fencing champion Ibtihaj Muhammad, conservationist Bindi Irwin, Chinese volleyball player Hui Ruoqi, plus-size model Ashley Graham, ballerina Misty Copeland, French chef Hélène Darroze, soccer player Sara Grama, Polish journalist Martyna Wojciechowska, gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas, Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong, director Ava DuVernay, prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan and fashion designer Leyla Piedayesh.

“As a brand that inspires the limitless potential in girls, Barbie will be honoring its largest line up of role models timed to International Women’s Day, because we know that you can’t be what you can’t see,” Lisa McKnight, the senior vice president and general manager of Barbie, stated in a press release. “Girls have always been able to play out different roles and careers with Barbie and we are thrilled to shine a light on real life role models to remind them that they can be anything.”

The dolls will be released throughout the year.

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)

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Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13

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Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite

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