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 ...

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

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 ...