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Laing said she has four new products launching this year and recently partnered with the Washington D.C.-based non-profit, The Homeless Children's Playtime Project, to provide Bevy and Dave toys for children who live in women's shelters who are victims of domestic violence.

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Bevy & Dave
PHOTO: The first Bevy and Dave toy, the wooden puzzle block set, came out on Oct. 14, 2016. Additionally, there are now three wooden puzzles which celebrate Black inventors and leaders.
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Laing said she will also be offering a free, virtual workshop to teach Black history to these children.

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