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Black History Featured Women

Ida B. Wells Barbie doll keeps legacy alive in the face of ‘critical race theory’ pushback

Black History Month can be a hit or miss for businesses and corporations. Some consumers welcome new merchandise with a

Jessica Floyd / February 22, 2022

Featured Lifestyle

Ida B. Wells’ inspiring legacy is being honored by Barbie

This coming Monday, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., inarguably the most recognizable figure of 20th century

Maiysha Kai / January 15, 2022

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Naomi Osaka releases Barbie Role Model doll: ‘Every child can be, do anything’

Mattel announced on Monday that the company has released a limited edition Naomi Osaka Barbie doll — and it almost

Biba Adams / July 13, 2021

Black History Featured

Cleo Wade partners with Barbie on dolls that show ‘power, brilliance’ of Black women

Barbie has joined forces with poet, activist, and best-selling author Cleo Wade for a collection of dolls that celebrates “the

Ny Magee / February 23, 2021

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Black Barbie doll in wheelchair is major hit on Twitter

The latest Mattel creation a Black Barbie doll in a wheelchair has garnered social media praise.

Dawn Onley / July 2, 2019

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Actress and activist Yara Shahidi celebrates Barbie’s 60th anniversary with a doll that looks just like her

'Grown-ish' star Yara Shahidi gets her own Barbie doll.

Soraya Joseph / March 9, 2019

News

Ken doll gets cornrows, man-bun and skin tones in new makeover

On Tuesday, Mattel announced that Barbie's boyfriend, Ken, would be getting a makeover.

TheGrio Staff / June 21, 2017