Two years later, Perkins pioneered the groundbreaking iteration of Barbie, representing Black girls worldwide. “I wanted to create a doll that Black children could see themselves in ...

McBride-Irby created the So In Style (S.I.S) line of Black Barbie dolls in 2009, which were inspired by her own young daughter. “I wanted to give her dolls that looked like her, reach girls in ...

While it's only a coincidence Women's History Month and Barbie's birthday coincide, it's true that Barbie has influenced ...

Such representation can only serve young girls and boys to achieve their ... Black Barbie is the untold story of the first Barbie doll created as a Black woman and the pivotal role that three ...

and future – from the designer behind the first-ever Black Barbie doll to emerging designers making a name for themselves, to young girls considering a future career in fashion design.

We have made significant strides since the first Black Barbie doll in 1980 ... creativity– we’re actively creating pathways for girls to pursue their fashion design dreams,” said Krista ...

careers and backgrounds of dolls on the market. I was honored to partner with Barbie to design the 45 th Anniversary Black Barbie, which continues to serve as a reminder to young girls that they have ...

But when asked which doll is Barbie, the girls invariably point to a blonde ... day,” says a mom in one of the focus groups. “If a black woman or a redheaded woman or a heavyset woman had ...

Their two unique Barbie dolls show them wearing a “She is the Music” T-shirt, and Keys is decked out in a matching denim fit. Mattel’s new release intends to celebrate the “Girl On Fire ...