The dolls also featured the same exact design ... who were also Black themselves — to create a short, natural Afro for Black Barbie and features that included fuller lips and a wider nose.

The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half ... and volumptuous curly hair that celebrates natural textures. Fashion-forward yet nostalgic, the doll wears a striking red off-shoulder dress ...

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 ...

“So my instinct when I got a paper doll was to make her look ... Black Perkins liked red, the color of Black Barbie’s gown, and sported a short, natural hairstyle at the time.

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 ...

The creation and impact of Black Barbie is now on display in a new documentary. Black Barbie details the doll’s representation and influence on diversity. Netflix released it on Juneteenth.

Two new Barbie dolls with disabilities are being released on Tuesday, July 23, as part of an expansion of the Barbie Fashionistas line, Mattel announced in a news release. The new dolls, known as ...

Barbie has unveiled their newest Blind Barbie Doll and Black Barbie Doll with Down syndrome as part of its fashionista collection. This, as the country recognizes July as Disability Pride Month.