History of Barbie: The Creation of Black Barbie

That Wasn't In My Textbook

Celebrate the Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering a fascinating journey through Barbie's history, shining a spotlight on the empowering story of Black Barbie. From Francie's flop to glamour of Black Barbie's, discover the inspiring evolution of this iconic doll!

 In this short bonus -solo episode your host Toya, gives you all the tea and receipts on Barbie. You even get to find out her real name. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Discover the visionary creator behind Barbie and the inspiration behind her creation.
  • Uncover the intriguing history of Mattel's attempts to create a Black doll/Barbie, from hits to misses.
  • Dive into the details of the first-ever Black Barbie, her design, and the talented mind behind her creation.
  • And much more as we explore the captivating journey of Barbie, with a spotlight on the empowering history of Black Barbie!

Grab your headphones and put on your Barbie pink and listen to this episode where ever you listen to podcast. 

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  • To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Where I get my info from:

  • https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/black-barbie-racial-mattel-documentary-sxsw-b2306898.html
  • https://www.insider.com/barbie-kitty-black-perkins-designer-diversity-mattel-dolls-2023-4#:~:text=Kitty%20Black%20Perkins%20led%20an,ever%20Black%20Barbie%20in%201979.
  • https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/black-barbie-a-documentary-review-1235348578/
  • https://corporate.mattel.com/history
  • https://www.mefeater.com/national-barbie-day/

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  • To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and

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