Tag: Kitty Black Perkins
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Barbie celebrates the 45th anniversary of its first Black doll with a special collectible honoring Kitty Black Perkins, the designer who made history by creating Black Barbie in 1980.
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The remarkable story of Kitty Black Perkins, the visionary designer behind the first Black Barbie doll. Learn how she broke barriers, injected diversity into the iconic toy line, and inspired generations of young girls.
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How Mattel made history by creating Christie, the first Black doll, in 1968, paving the way for improved representation and diversity in the Barbie universe. Learn about the impact of Christie’s creation and the legacy it left in…
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