Mattel initially produced a couple of Black dolls in the late 1960s ... Diana Ross when designing the dresses. According to the documentary, the first Black Barbie doll became a symbol of power ...

Barbie adopted progressive stances: The same year as the Fair Housing Act of 1968, Mattel introduced Christie, a Black doll with a mod swimsuit. Many activists, though, took issue with the dolls.

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty This Barbie just shut down yet another awards season red carpet. Margot Robbie arrived at the 2024 SAG Awards red carpet in a black Schiaparelli Couture mini dress ...