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 ...

and for the literally impossible unrealistic body proportions Barbie embodies.) Some of the Black women interviewed in the documentary recalled playing with White dolls — and trying to change their ...

Amirah Kambe’s research reinforces the idea that representation impacts children’s confidence, mental health and well-being.

Barbie has unveiled their newest Blind Barbie Doll and Black Barbie Doll with Down syndrome ... The newest doll will come with a braided hair texture, pink eyeglasses and clothes with meaningful ...

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 ...

Barbie has announced two new additions to its growing line of diverse and inclusive dolls ... Her hair is textured and braided, a request made to Mattel from the Black Down syndrome community ...

And so she did: “Black ... Barbie embodies.) Some of the Black women interviewed in the documentary recalled playing with White dolls — and trying to change their dolls’ hair and eyes ...