The Black Doll Exhibition is presented by curator, Lisa Jacobs-Watson in partnership with NYS Senator, April Baskin and Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. Over the course of 5+ years ...

But it wasn’t until 1976, when Kitty Black Perkins joined the brand as Chief Designer of Fashion Doll concepts, that Barbie was Black. Now, Barbie is celebrating the 45th anniversary of their ...

Kitty Perkins also revealed to People Magazine that she drew inspiration from the iconic musician Diana Ross when designing the dresses. According to the documentary, the first Black Barbie doll ...