Mattel is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Black Barbie with a new doll inspired by its original designer, Kitty Black ...

The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half a century of representation this month with a tribute that's making waves ...

Barbie was a a firefighter, a teacher, an actor, a lifeguard, a doctor. But it wasn’t until 1976, when Kitty Black Perkins joined the brand as Chief Designer of Fashion Doll concepts ...

In light of Black Barbie’s debut, here is a look at the history of the trailblazing doll — and the Black women who made her a reality. The brainchild behind the first Black Barbie is Kitty ...

She had a lifelong love for dolls and dreamed of a day ... “I wanted her to reflect the total look of a black woman.” When the first black Barbie was introduced to the world in 1980, the ...

Barbie turns 66 this year. To celebrate, Circle Cinema, the Vintage Barbie Museum, Studio 66, The Center for Queer Prairie Studies, Tulsa Artist Fellowship and Black Queer Tulsa will be among partners ...

Dust off your leg warmers and get ready to boogie! “Barbie’s Superstar Era” exhibit will sparkle and dazzle visitors while it ...

Chiles and Carey competed together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Team USA took home gold medals in the women’s artistic ...

It’s a blue summery frock, cinched tightly at the waist with a black ribbon ... idea that all these different dolls—none of whom look alike—can all be Barbie is confusing to moms too.

Willy Lew This year, Barbie also celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll which was designed by trailblazing designer Kitty Black Perkins. To commemorate the anniversary ...

Barbie is honored to continue to empower the next generation of fashion designers in partnership with Black in Fashion Council,” said Krista Berger, SVP of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls at Mattel in ...

After the Barbie Instagram account posted a photo of a black Barbie doll with hair that’s seemingly a half-done sew-in, people have been very vocal about whether the style is problematic or an ...