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Feb 23, 2024 · The history of that diversity can be traced back to trailblazer Kitty Black Perkins. Perkins designed Mattel's first Black Barbie, which debuted in 1980 after demand from collectors. "Everything ...
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Dorothy Black or Kitty Black aka Noir (30 April 1914 – December 2006) was a South African born playwright, literary agent and translator. She was a backer for Radio Atlanta. Life. Black was born in 1914 in Johannesburg to Francis and Elizabeth Johanna Black. She was the youngest of six children. Educated at Roedean School in Johannesburg. Her ...
Sep 6, 2020 · There had been African-American dolls in the Mattel line dating back to the 1960s, but never one named "Barbie®" – until Black Barbie® Doll, designed by Kitty Black Perkins, debuted in 1980. Four decades later, Bill Greening has designed the 40th Anniversary First Black Barbie® Doll in honor of his mentor and friend.
Jul 27, 2023 · She served as chief designer for more than 30 years! The new BARBIE film starring Issa Rae, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling just hit theaters this past week and while everyone has entered the Barbie-verse, we want to take some time to reflect on the creator of the first-ever Black Barbie, Louvenia “Kitty” Black Perkins. A […]
Apr 10, 2023 · Kitty Black Perkins is renowned in the toy industry for designing the first-ever Black Barbie, and was a pioneer who helped diversify the mega-popular doll franchise. Kitty Black Perkins.
Apr 26, 2019 · Born in racially segregated South Carolina in 1948, Louvenia (Kitty) Black Perkins grew up playing with white dolls gifted by her mother’s employers. In the 1960s, Black Perkins attended an all-black school, Carver High School, where she excelled in art. Upon graduation, she received the gift of a trip to visit her aunt and uncle in California. There Black Perkins put her name on a wait list ...
Feb 28, 2019 · Fashion designer Kitty Black Perkins couldn't afford a Barbie doll as a child, but this daughter of the segregated South called the shots on the 11½ -inch icon's outfits for nearly three decades.
