The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half a century of representation this month with a tribute that's making waves across social media.
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When Was the First Black Barbie Doll Made?Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the documentary focuses on how Mattel received criticism for making dolls with fair skin tones, leading Perkins to launch the first Black Barbie doll in 1980.
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When Was the First Black Barbie Made? All About the Doll's HistoryThe dolls also featured the same exact design as Barbie, just in a darker skin tone — not providing an accurate depiction of a Black woman and her features. It wasn’t until 1980 that the first ...
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 ...
Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year history ... The company hopes that the new dolls, with their diverse body types, along with the new skin tones and hair textures introduced ...
Mattel revealed a new line of fully customizable Barbie dolls at this year’s Toy Fair. Retailing for $100, the Barbie Basics: ...
Her long straight hair, tan skin and big smile reflected the ... In 1980, Mattel introduced the first Black and Latino Barbie and Ken dolls after previously relegating multicultural dolls to ...
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