Netflix’s 'Black Barbie' tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be — and the lasting impact she left behind Barbie dolls first hit the shelves in 1959 — but it would take more ...

Happy Birthday to the ultimate Black Barbie, Kelly Rowland! We’ll just be here waiting for more iconic moments from Destiny’s ...

A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

Barbie was a a firefighter, a teacher, an actor, a lifeguard, a doctor. But it wasn’t until 1976, when Kitty Black Perkins joined the brand as Chief Designer of Fashion Doll concepts ...

Mattel launched its Super Bowl collectibles for the second year, but only the winning team will actually end up being ...

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 ...

After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.