The first Black Barbie debuted in 1979, two decades after Mattel introduced the original Barbie. Before then, several Black American dolls were added to the Barbie franchise, like 'colored Francie ...

As a fashion lover like myself, I really appreciate the work put into the designs of these dolls. They are so detailed and beautiful. I definitely need more of them.

That’s why I’m suggesting Barbie take a page from the young American Girls and start releasing dolls with elaborate back stories augmented through several books (not to mention loads of swag ...