The dolls also featured the same exact design ... who were also Black themselves — to create a short, natural Afro for Black Barbie and features that included fuller lips and a wider nose.

The doll's anniversary look pays tribute to its original design created by Kitty Black Perkins. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition ...

"I love the black Barbie. It's about time," Jua Simpson ... Others disagree with critics who say the dolls should have had more natural black hairstyles, such as afros or braids.

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

Willy Lew This year, Barbie also celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll which was designed by trailblazing designer Kitty Black Perkins. To commemorate the anniversary ...

She added, “We have made significant strides since the first Black Barbie doll in 1980, and I’m proud to say Barbie continues to represent the broadest range of stories, careers, and ...

In 2025, Barbie is also celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll, designed by trailblazer Kitty Black Perkins. Before the iconic Black Barbie debuted in 1980, characters ...