Who made the first Black Barbie and why? South Carolina native Kitty Perkins made the first Black Barbie doll in 1980. People Magazine reported that she had never owned a Barbie doll during her ...

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

In light of Black Barbie’s debut, here is a look at the history of the trailblazing doll — and the Black women who made her a reality. The brainchild behind the first Black Barbie is Kitty ...

Toy company Mattel revealed its first ... the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome”, the company said. Design features of the new Barbie were made ...