A new documentary explores why the first ‘Black Barbie’ was much more than just a doll
As a child, she had been fascinated by dolls, she recalled in the documentary, but due to the lack of Black dolls at the time ...
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When Was the First Black Barbie Doll Made?
T he Netflix documentary Black Barbie chronicles Kitty Perkins’ journey to create the iconic black Barbie dolls. Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the documentary focuses on how Mattel received ...
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6th annual Black Doll Exhibition | Celebrating Black Dolls and The New Era of Beauty
The Black Doll Exhibition is presented by curator, Lisa Jacobs-Watson in partnership with NYS Senator, April Baskin and Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. Over the course of 5+ years ...
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Stunning Black Barbie turns 45 with special-edition release
Mattel’s latest doll honors a groundbreaking designer who changed toy history forever. The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half a century of representation this month with a tribute that ...
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9-Year-Old CEO Empowering Black Girls to Embrace Their Hair Through Line of Dolls with Curls
Zoe Oli and her mom Evana started the company Beautiful Curly Me that sells dolls with curly and braided hair Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. He started at ...
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Black Barbie Celebrates 45th Anniversary With New Doll To Honor Original Designer
The doll's anniversary look pays tribute to its original design created by Kitty Black Perkins. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition ...