A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

Perkins’ Black Barbie officially hit store shelves in 1980, 21 years after the original ... doll line featured three characters — Shani, Asha and Nichelle — with varying skin tones, hair ...

Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year history–and what it says about American beauty ideals Part 1 Barbie’s dress won’t fit. I’m sitting in a bright pink room at Mattel’s ...

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 ...

First released in 2022, this Barbie doll is dressed in a traditional Asian garment in a pink and red colorway. Pink cherry blossoms help to accessorize her black hair. This Barbie is inspired by ...

sleek black shades and her signature hairstyle, with hair swooping over one eye. The Barbie team worked closely with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, to develop the concept for the doll and ...

Of course, the figurine’s black hair ... of the Barbie reads. “Our tribute to “Babygirl’s” life and sound will take any collection to the top of the charts.” The exclusive doll will ...