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 the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.

Black Barbie turned 45 over the weekend, marking nearly half a century of hard fought representation on store shelves.

The Black Doll Exhibition is presented by curator, Lisa Jacobs-Watson in partnership with NYS Senator, April Baskin and ...

The pair ultimately designed the Barbie doll, named after their daughter ... Barbie eventually blossomed in diversity, too, ...

“Lilli dolls could be bought in tobacco shops ... any social media influencer would envy. But one pic of an African-American ...

Growing up, I, like many girls, had a Barbie doll. From her spunky outfits and fun hairstyles to her various professions, the iconic toy was as much of a source of empowerment as it was enjoyment.

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 ...

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 ...

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 the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.