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Black Excellence, Culture

Barbie Honors Bessie Coleman With Inspiring Women Doll

This latest in the series celebrates the female aviator whose history we all should know.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

January 25, 2023
Culture

Tina Turner’s New Barbie Was Inspired By One of Her Biggest Hits

The singer is the fifth artist to be added to the Barbie Signature Music Series Collection.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

October 14, 2022
Culture

Barbie Honors Madam C.J. Walker with Doll Based on Her Likeness

The doll is part of the company’s Inspiring Women Series.™

By

Angela Johnson

Published

August 24, 2022
Culture, Food

Mattel Sues Rap Snacks Over Nicki Minaj-Inspired ‘Barbie-Cue’ Chips Citing Trademark Infringement

This suit comes as a ‘last resort’ from the legendary toy company after previous attempts to resolve the matter with Rap Snacks were virtually ignored.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

August 15, 2022
Culture, Family Matters

Forget Barbie, Ludacris is Making Dolls Now

The rapper/actor/entrepreneur just launched a line of toys inspired by his hit Netflix animated series

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 27, 2022
Fashion, The Glow Up

Laverne Cox Honored with Special Tribute Collection Barbie Doll

‘I can’t wait for fans to have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection,’ Cox said.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

May 26, 2022
Culture

Barbie’s ‘Inspiring Women Series’ to feature Ida B. Wells

Barbie will honor journalist and activist Ida B. Wells in their ‘Inspiring Women Series.’

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

January 12, 2022
Beauty + Style

She Got the Beat: Ester Dean Tells Us Why Barbie Should Be a Music Producer, Too

Less than 3 percent of music producers are women—which is why hitmaker Dean joined Mattel to help further bridge the ‘Dream Gap.’

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

September 13, 2021
Culture, Health

Barbie Released a Line Celebrating Global COVID-19 Heroes—but We Feel Like Someone’s Missing

The line of six one-of-a-kind dolls honors women working in all aspects of the fight against the coronavirus, but Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett wasn’t among them.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

August 6, 2021
Black Excellence, Culture

After Snagging Big Wins at the ESPY Awards, Naomi Osaka Is Honored With Her Own Barbie

The doll in Osaka’s likeness is now a permanent part of Barbie’s ‘Role Model’ series.

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

July 12, 2021