Barbie Celebrates 45th Anniversary of First Black Doll With Limited-Edition Collectible of Creator Kitty Black Perkins
After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of ...
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Collector lends African American dolls for exhibit
“Almost all of these dolls have some type of history,” Howell said. “They’re not dolls you can just go out and buy at a ...
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A Brief History Of Barbie: The Iconic Doll Released In 1959 That Changed The Toy Industry And How Young Kids Play Forever
The pair ultimately designed the Barbie doll, named after their daughter ... Barbie eventually blossomed in diversity, too, ...
11 Barbie Doll Controversies You Completely Forgot About
“Lilli dolls could be bought in tobacco shops ... any social media influencer would envy. But one pic of an African-American ...
Aaliyah Barbie doll sells out. Here’s how you can still get one.
Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which ...
High Point Museum hosts exhibition of African American dolls
Proud and Beautiful African American Doll Collection” opens Feb. 1 at t Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., with an opening reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display ...
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Barbie Has a New Body Cover Story
Barbie is more than just a doll. The brand does $1 billion in ... women in the focus groups I watched were middle class and African American or Hispanic.) “She’s cute thick,” offers one ...