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

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1980 Stunning My First Black Barbie Doll reproduction gift set. SUPER RARE EDITION.

1980 SUPER RARE EDITION My Favorite Black Barbie Doll. NRFB

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

Lot - (2) Barbies including the original Black Barbie & Greek Barbie. Very important dolls with little damage to their boxes. Black Barbie may/may not have been opened & The Greek Barbie