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The first Black Barbie was created by Spartanburg, South Carolina native Kitty Black Perkins in 1980. She was also the first Black designer for Barbie when she was hired at 28. She rose in the company after a decade, hiring more Black designers

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Julia was the first and only doll I owned (1969). I hated dolls and wanted to be a doctor. My parents thought they would change my mind if I had a nurse doll, Julia. It did not… https://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Julia-Barbie-Doll.html
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