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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
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
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