In the first few minutes of her new documentary film ... so when she discovered her aunt’s role in the creation of the first ...

And now, Black Barbie, a new Netflix documentary from Shonda Rhimes debuting on June 19, is here to tell the story of how Black Barbie came to be — and the lasting legacy she’s left behind.

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition of the prized doll, honoring its designer, Kitty Black Perkins. Perkins designed the original ...

Some have cheered the new dolls. Others jeered them, saying they're not black enough. "I love the black Barbie. It's about time," Jua Simpson said on CNN's iReport, a user-generated news community.

The sweeping gown that the new Barbie wears is a modern take on the black-and-white bathing suit from the 1959 doll. Even the new Barbie's sunglasses are an ode to the Barbie from back then.

Barbie’s got a new body. Three new bodies ... the other day,” says a mom in one of the focus groups. “If a black woman or a redheaded woman or a heavyset woman had shown up, my daughter ...

After the Barbie Instagram account posted a photo of a black Barbie doll with hair that ... getting ready for a movie night to watch the new documentary Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie.

With the new Career of the Year line, Barbie will highlight the role of a singer with Keys and tour manager — focusing on a position where women of color are often underrepresented and marginalized.

Today Barbie and Black In Fashion Council have announced an intentional partnership. The special announcement is reflective of Black designers comprising only 7.3% of the fashion industry ...