How the first black Barbie got her 'dynamite' style

Kitty Black Perkins designed the first black Barbie, inspired by Diana Ross and Bob Mackie. Issa Rae plays a black Barbie in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie.

The creator of the first Black Barbie grew up in segregated South Carolina and went on to become principal designer for Mattel

For Black History Month: the first black Barbie (as opposed to friend of Barbie Francie and Christie)! My box is dated 1979, even though Mattel lists her intro as 1980. She's black!

J.A. ROGERS

How the first black Barbie got her 'dynamite' style

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My Favorite Barbie Black Barbie Doll Vintage Reproduction 1980 NRFB

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ment on X: When people visit my home, I'm often asked about the Barbie that sits in my window. It's the first black Barbie doll which was created by Spartanburg, South Carolina

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See Black Barbies Through The Ages: From Christie to President Barbie! - EBONY

See Black Barbies Through The Ages: From Christie to President Barbie! - EBONY