The first Barbie doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler. It wasn't until 1968 that Barbie was introduced to a new friend Black "Christie". In 1980 Mattel finally released a black version of Barbie "Black Barbie". Since 1980, the face of Black Barbie has gone through multiple changes. She now comes in a variety of shades like real African American women. Now only if Mattel would make Barbies with realistic body types. I remember growing up playing with Barbie dolls. I appreciat[...]