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Netflix’s 'Black Barbie' tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be — and the lasting impact she left behind Courtesy of Netflix Barbie dolls first hit the shelves in 1959 ...
You know Barbie, right? No matter how old you are, you’ve likely owned the doll at some point or known someone who has. 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.
Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the documentary focuses on how Mattel received criticism for making dolls with fair skin tones, leading Perkins to launch the first Black Barbie doll in 1980.
Mattel, Inc. announced the addition of a blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome, created to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them and inspire all ...
The Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson not only showcases artifacts detailing the county’s history, but also 1,000 ...
Toy company Mattel has launched the first ever blind Barbie in its latest move to make the iconic doll more inclusive and represent more sections of society. This Barbie carries a white and red ...
As part of AAPI Heritage Month, the Barbie Dream Gap Project will donate to one of Sui’s favorite charities, APEX for Youth, which serves Asian and immigrant kids from low-income families with ...
It takes viewers back in time to the creation of the first Black Barbie doll at Mattel. Lagueria Davis has directed the documentary, while Shonda Rhimes has executive produced it. The Netflix ...