The concept of a Black Barbie doll was first floated ... She worked with a Barbie hair designer and sculptor — who were also Black themselves — to create a short, natural Afro for Black ...

That was the initial spark to create the very first Barbie doll (named after her daughter, of course). The original plastic Barbie doll wore a black-and ... her hair and bathing suit changed ...

Barbie has released its first ever Maori doll, modelled after New Zealand sports journalist Melodie Robinson. The doll, which has "curly hair and beautiful ... women's team - the Black Ferns.