Kitty Black Perkins: Meet the Designer Behind the First Black Barbie

According to The Los Angeles Times, Kitty Black Perkins was responsible for over 100 designs a year, helping to diversify the infamous doll brand.

Barbie Tea-Talk & Tribute with Kitty Black Perkins - Conventions, Clubs, Shows and Get-togethers - Mattel Creations

Loni Love on Instagram: #AuntieLoni Learning time: Louvenia (Kitty) Black Perkins was Chief Designer of Fashions and Doll Concepts for Mattel's Barbie line for over twenty-five years. #barbie

Beyond Christie: Inside the World of Black Barbie Collectors

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Kitty Black Perkins created the first Black Barbie doll

Kitty Black Perkins: The African American Designer behind the First Black Barbie - The Strong National Museum of Play

Kitty Black Perkins: Meet the Designer Behind the First Black Barbie

Beyond Christie: Inside the World of Black Barbie Collectors

Kitty Black Perkins: Meet the Designer Behind the First Black Barbie

The Iconic Woman Behind the First Black Barbie #shorts #barbie #blackbarbie

The History of Black Barbie Dolls - FEMI MAGAZINE