Netflix’s 'Black Barbie' tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be — and the lasting impact she left behind Barbie dolls first hit the shelves in 1959 — but it would take more ...

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.

A young boy (L) looks on and scratches his head in confusion ... 2024, Barbie debuted a new signature doll. These anniversary dolls are dressed in a classic black and white stripped couture ...

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 ...

The sweeping gown that the new Barbie wears is a modern take on the black-and-white ... gorgeous and modern doll for collectors," Kim Culmone, senior vice president and head of design for dolls ...

but this was the first time a Black doll had the word Barbie," she said of Mattel's dolls. The very first Black Barbie (middle) debuted in 1980, 21 years after Barbie debuted on March 9 ...