American Black Film Festival: Black Barbie, Gaining Ground, Higher Power | Festivals & Awards
“She’s Black. She’s beautiful. She’s dynamite,” served as the tagline of the first Black Barbie, “Christie.” Her bold colors and jewelry, inspired by Perkins’ own style, embody the fullness of Black womanhood, which is eye-opening to see on the big screen. The mental and psychological impacts of the lack of Black toys in the toy … Read more