Viola Davis is now a Barbie girl in a Barbie world In celebration of Women’s History Month and the 65th anniversary of Barbie, Mattel honors Viola Davis and Black beauty.

Black Barbie is loosely organized around Davis’ journey from skeptic to low-key admirer. Her curiosities guide the documentary, something that proves to be a double-edged sword.

A new documentary on Netflix tells the story of the first Black Barbie doll. The doll arrived in 1980 — more than two decades after the 1959 launch of the first Barbie.

A new documentary tells the story of Black Barbie, and why she has meant so much to so many Gregory Wakeman - Freelance Writer Lagueria Davis has been working on her documentary, Black Barbie ...

In her debut documentary, 'Black Barbie: A Documentary,' Lagueria Davis surveys the history of Mattel's Black Barbie dolls.

The newly released documentary takes a deeper look at the story behind the first Black Barbie and its impact on representation in the toy business, and culture more broadly.

Kansas signee Darryn Peterson, a five-star guard from Canton, Ohio, is the No. 2 in the 24/7 Sports Composite 2025 rankings, and was named a 2025 McDonald’s All-American on Monday.

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the 65th anniversary of Barbie, Mattel honors Viola Davis and Black beauty. Barbie […] The post Viola Davis is now a Barbie girl in a Barbie world ...

In her debut documentary premiering at SXSW, Lagueria Davis examines the origins and implications of Black Barbie dolls.

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the 65th anniversary of Barbie, Mattel honors Viola Davis and Black beauty. Barbie fever is not over just yet — at least, not for actress Viola ...