A new documentary explores why the first ‘Black Barbie’ was much more than just a doll
it was clear Black Perkins’ design was the complete opposite of the Barbie people knew: full lips, wide nose, bold colors and ...
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Inside the Making of ‘Black Barbie' - and the Doll that Changed History
Mellie Phillips, a Black woman who designed hair for Mattel dolls, came up with a short, curly hairstyle. Another Black designer gave Black Barbie fuller lips, a broader nose, and slightly wider ...