and sat down to tell me her story.” In 1959, Beulah Mae Mitchell became Mattel’s first Black woman hired to work directly on the Barbie line, marking a turning point in the toy manufacturer ...

takes a deeper look at the story behind Black Barbie and its impact on representation in the toy business, and culture more ...

The story behind the titular Black doll ... “Black Barbie,” released in 2023. The film delves into the tumultuous journey towards diversity and inclusion at the iconic toy brand.

Louvenia ‘Kitty’ Black Perkins is the creator of Mattel's first-ever Black Barbie doll. Her historic design led the way for ...

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 ... an experience many Black girls can relate ...

Most brands can only dream of achieving the global recognition of a Barbie doll, a toy that secures Mattel ... In 1997, Mattel released a black Barbie in partnership with Oreo (she held an Oreo ...

In the first of three "Toy Story Toons" set after "Toy Story 3," the toys create a Hawaiian vacation at home for Barbie and Ken. The short film runs about six minutes. 'Toy Story: Small Fry' (2011 ...