A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

Barbie was a a firefighter, a teacher, an actor, a lifeguard, a doctor. But it wasn’t until 1976, when Kitty Black Perkins joined the brand as Chief Designer of Fashion Doll concepts ...

The drinkware company will be launching a Barbie-inspired line that celebrates the 65th anniversary of the fashion doll ... one celebrates the first Black Barbie, and Ken is also represented.