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2023-07-26 03:57:27 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E94B357CA60EDAF55BFB4F712FAF448C402DC70B55AED2383ABEDDCDC5042486
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Mattel's first ever black doll was made in 1967 as a variant of the doll Francie, a friend of Barbie. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francie_(Barbie) In 1968 they also made Christie. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Barbie%27s_friends_and_family#Christie The first ever black Barbie was made in 1980, designed by Louvenia "Kitty" Black Perkins. https://dollsmagazine.com/groundbreaking-glamor-40-years-ago-the-first-black-barbie-debuted/ They made many other black dolls after that.
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