Trips to the toy aisles ... many of Barbie's collections were exclusionary to Black people, with most of these dolls being white with either blond or brunette hair. There were exceptions here ...

First released in 2022, this Barbie doll is dressed in a traditional Asian garment in a pink and red colorway. Pink cherry blossoms help to accessorize her black hair. This Barbie is inspired by ...

with hair swooping over one eye. The Barbie team worked closely with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, to develop the concept for the doll and ensure the result was true to Aaliyah’s legacy ...

the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations.” The toy features her signature cool aesthetic, including her long, dark, silky Black hair and ...