The Netflix documentary “Black Barbie” examines why the doll, which was created by designer Kitty Black Perkins in 1980, holds a strong cultural significance.

"Black Barbie," directed by Lagueria Davis and produced by Shondaland's Shonda Rhimes, tells the story of how Black Barbie dolls went from being introduced as Barbie's friends starting in 1967, to ...

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.

Notably, the designer for the 40th anniversary collectible Black Barbie was white. Since the blockbuster’s release, Mattel announced that Perkins will return to help design a 45th anniversary doll.

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, that ...

The first Black Barbie, which debuted in 1980, featured a doll fully immersed in her identity. Designed by Kitty Black Perkins, the doll had an Afro to complement her red dress and gold jewelry.

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

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, that ...

"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes joins TODAY to discuss her new Netflix documentary "Black Barbie" that explores the iconic doll's cultural impact and the importance of representation in ...

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

Mattel just introduced the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome on Tuesday as a part of its Fashionistas Collection. The toy company partnered up with the National Down Syndrome Society, Clemson ...