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.

As long as the skin color is right and the hair ... Also in its final segment, Black Barbie reimagines the Clark Doll Test of the 1940s, in which children of color presented with both Black ...

Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year history ... The company hopes that the new dolls, with their diverse body types, along with the new skin tones and hair textures introduced ...

Her long straight hair, tan skin and big smile reflected the ... In 1980, Mattel introduced the first Black and Latino Barbie and Ken dolls after previously relegating multicultural dolls to ...

In her classic black and white knit swimsuit, the original Barbie came either ... s most progressive collection of dolls, which includes different body types, skin tones, eye color and hairstyles.

With this remarkable exhibit, children can identify with dolls that look like them and be inspired and empowered in their own skin ... public showing of Black Barbie: A Documentary film ...