Category: Black Doll History

Look Up!

Look Up! One of the most cherished memories from my tenure as a designer at the…

Brad Doll: His Cultural Impact

The Impact of Brad Doll on Culture Barbie has been a beloved icon of the doll…

Barbie’s First Black Friend

Barbie’s First Black Friend Barbie has undergone significant changes since her debut in 1959. She has…

Black Dolls Matter: A Word…With Jason Johnson

Celebrating the Power of Representation Black Dolls Matter® is a brand that represents a powerful message…

Meet Victoria Adesanmi

Meet Victoria Adesanmi, the Nigerian-American mastermind behind the creation of Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse. This amazing real-life…

The Barbie Movie: A Celebration of Diversity

The Barbie Movie: A Celebration of Diversity In the Barbie Movie, diversity will be celebrated! That’s…

SUN-MAN: The Legacy Continues

SUN-MAN: The Legacy Continues Olmec Toys, founded by Yla Eason, has made waves in the toy…

How It Began

How It Began As we commemorate Black History, I am honored to share my personal story…

Shindana Toy Company

The Shindana Toy Company was a trailblazer in the world of dolls, specifically for Black children….

The Doll Test

Once upon a time, in the 1940s, two doctors named Mamie and Kenneth Clark decided to…