The first Black Barbie was created in 1980 by Kitty Black Perkins. Here’s everything to know about the doll and her creator.

South Carolina native Kitty Perkins made the first Black Barbie doll in 1980. People Magazine reported that she had never owned a Barbie doll during her childhood.

Netflix released Black Barbie: A Documentary on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. It takes viewers back in time to the creation of the first Black Barbie doll at Mattel.

Coming 21 years after Barbie made her debut in 1959, ... “Then, I went out and purchased my first Barbie doll,” she said. “And instead of making one outfit, I made six.

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

Now, Barbie is celebrating the 45th anniversary of their first-ever Black Barbie doll with a collectible doll of creator Black Perkins, who worked at the brand as a pioneering designer until 2004.

Morning Mix She didn’t have a Barbie with Down syndrome growing up. So she made one. The head of the National Down Syndrome Society called the doll ‘a huge step for representation’ ...

What: A deep dive into the history of Black Barbie and the three Black women responsible. Starring: Lagueria Davis, Beulah Mae Mitchell, Shonda Rhimes. Directed by: Lagueria Davis. When: Streaming ...

Mattel's Barbie is honoring Madam. C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S., with a doll as part of Barbie's Inspiring Women series.