At its best, writer-director Lagueria Davis' film aims to challenge the level of responsibility placed onto Black Barbie and Mattel. Courtesy of Netflix In many ways, the release of “Black ...

Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it," read a description from Netflix attached to the trailer.

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.

How impactful do you think the creation of the Black Barbie was on our culture? AW: I think it’s really impactful. Black Barbie came on the scene in 1980, the year I was born. So I missed her debut.

The special-edition Black Barbie commemorating the 45th anniversary of this groundbreaking doll doesn’t just celebrate a toy; it honors a cultural revolution started by legendary designer Kitty ...

Mattel marks Barbie's 65th birthday by creating dolls of iconic women 00:58. The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black ...

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 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 ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Black Barbie: A Documentary started streaming on Netflix on Juneteenth, detailing the creation of the first black Barbie.