Now, Barbie is celebrating the 45th anniversary of their first-ever Black Barbie doll with a collectible doll of creator Black Perkins, who worked at the brand as a pioneering designer until 2004.

The first Black Barbie was created in 1980 by Kitty Black Perkins. Here’s everything to know about the doll and her creator.

There are also nods to fabulous limited editions as well as discontinued dolls that have fallen by the wayside over the 64 years since the very first Barbie made her manufacturing debut.

The 2025 doll celebrates the rich heritage of Black Barbie through her dark brown skin and voluminous curly hair. The doll’s dress takes inspiration from its predecessor with its bright red ...

"Black Barbie" director Lagueria Davis and Kitty Black Perkins, designer of the first Black Barbie, discuss the legacy of the doll and her cultural impact.

In addition to Blind Barbie, Black Barbie with Down syndrome was unveiled on Tuesday. Just as it was counseled back in 2023 with the introduction of its first-ever Down syndrome doll, Barbie once ...

The Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome is the second Barbie Fashionista doll with the condition. The first, a Caucasian doll with blonde hair , was released in 2023. "NDSS is thrilled to ...

Thinking in terms of my aunt saying it was ’60 or ‘61 when they were first asking for a Black Barbie and getting the Friends of Barbie Black Fashion Dolls with names. The first one would be in ...

The new blind Barbie and first Black Barbie with Down syndrome have been introduced by Mattel as part of their 2024 Fashionistas line. $3,500 iPhone possible? What to know 📋 How to talk money ...

Mattel, Inc recently announced the addition of a blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome, created to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them and inspire ...