Others jeered them, saying they're not black enough. "I love the black Barbie ... natural black hairstyles, such as afros or braids. "Many people have criticized the dolls for either having hair ...

Within four years, Black Barbie was born. Mellie Phillips, a Black woman who designed hair for Mattel dolls, came up with a short, curly hairstyle. Another Black designer gave Black Barbie fuller ...

The concept of a Black Barbie doll was first floated ... She worked with a Barbie hair designer and sculptor — who were also Black themselves — to create a short, natural Afro for Black ...

Mattel's first Black Barbie ... braided hair and a dress designed in the Down syndrome awareness color palette. "NDSS is thrilled to introduce a second Barbie doll with Down syndrome," wrote ...