Barbie African
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It’s a month when hopefully we are all learning a bit more about American history in full,and the amazing contributions that have been made by our African American citizens. It’s also a time to acknowledge the struggle that they have fought to get to where they are today. This is not about blame or recriminations, it’s about learning from the past so that we may make positive steps into the future.
I’m blessed to know a wonderful woman named Barbie. I don’t know her well, but I like her more and more each time that I have the opportunity to spend time with her. She’s smart, loving and a lot of fun. In short, Barbie is an incredible person. Recently I began to realize that she is also an amazing mom. She sent me an email, telling me a bit about her daughter Allyn and granddaughter Buchanan. It seems that Allyn has decided to teach her daughter who is only three years old about the history of her heritage. In addition to television, books and what she will undoubtedly learn in school, they do a skit everyday. Every day! This is brilliant! This lucky little girl is learning from her mom in ways that she can understand and will remember throughout her life.
As a holistic life coach, I realize and appreciate that we all learn in different ways. Allyn is taking the time to introduce the world and American history to her daughter with love and accuracy. By making learning fun, Allyn is not only enjoying the time she spends with Buchanan, but she is making sure that Buchanan understands exactly what the world is about, in terms that she can easily understand. Allyn is my hero for the day, kudos to her and the mom who has taught her so much.
The truth is that we live in a complicated world. Even here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, life is not as simple and straight forward as some of us would like to pretend. Our city, state and country are made up of many cultures, many injustices and an awful lot of pain. We can most easily move forward by acknowledging these injustices and pain. Teach each every generation where we have come from; give them the tools to move forward with hope for the future. I believe that is what Ms. Allyn is doing with her lovely daughter Buchanan.
I’m honored to know Barbie and I hope at some point to meet Allyn and Buchanan as well. Thank you for sharing with me. You ladies are fine examples for how we all can move forward in this complicated world.
Wishing you a fabulous day of learning and growth.
With warmth,
Sandy
About the Author
As a holistic life coach and Reiki practitioner coach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sandy is privileged to work with clients to move their lives forward in a positive manner.
african, asian, latina barbie stuff.?
I need to know where I can fine Barbie of color stuff. I am helping plan a baby shower and the theme is Blk. barbie. I have been to every partystore, departmentstore, anystore you can think of and i could not find any party favors with barbie’s of any color. I have even called mattel and they could not help me. Can any of you help me?
did you try toy r us???or party city they should have something there but you will hardly find barbies of color it’s mainly white barbie that’s popular and ur not a racists for wanting to have barbies of color at a baby shower your planning
African American Barbie Doll Costume
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2009 Barbie Convention AA Golden Gala Silkstone NRFB African-American $850.00 |
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2003 NOIR et BLANK AFRICAN-AMERICAN BARBIE DOLL LIMITED EDITION $369.99 |
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NEW WEDDING PARTY BARBIE African American Bride Black SPECIAL BRIDAL GIFT SET $299.96 |
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BARBIE 45TH ANNIVERSARY AFRICAN AMERICAN BY BOB MACKIE $299.99 |
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VINTAGE MY SIZE BARBIE AFRICAN AMERICAN 1992 NEW IN BOX VERY RARE! $225.00 |
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African American Special Edition Barbie Doll $200.00 |
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RARE NRFB Wedgwood #2 African American Barbie Doll $189.99 |
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2000 Convention REPUBLICAN Delegate Barbie African American NRFB *RARE* $199.99 |
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1992 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll African American NIB $199.99 |
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VINTAGE 1978 AA KISSING CHRISTIE BARBIE DOLL AFRICAN AMERICAN NEW NRFB $189.99 |
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NRFB Sealed 1984 RARE African American Black Peaches N Cream Barbie Doll #9516 $179.99 |
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BARBIE 2 BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLLS 2002 $175.99 |
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1974 FREE MOVING CARA Mint on liner Steffie face African-American Barbie friend $179.00 |
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Barbie Hard Rock Cafe Series 2007 African American MIB Collector Pin Gold Label $169.99 |
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Vintage Mattel Barbie Doll Magic Curl African American 1981 NRFB RARE $179.99 |
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1994 RED VELVET Black BARBIE NRFB Convention 1/480 Platinum African-American $169.00 |
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Bob Mackie Silver Rose Barbie- African Amer $175.00 |
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Hard Rock Cafe Barbie doll Gold Label + Collector Pin African American $170.00 |
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Hallmark Celebration Barbie African American Black Lot $159.00 |
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1996 African American Barbie Doll $150.00 |
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Barbie Polly Pocket Stacie Whitney Janet, African American $149.99 |
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Mattel Vintage Barbie Doll Dream Glow African American #2422 1985 NRFB $149.99 |
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Barbie Rollerblade Snack Surf Playset Ken Teresa Kira Christie African American $149.99 |
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Vintage Mattel Doll Barbie Stacie Todd Dream Wedding African American 1993 $149.99 |
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Destiny’s Child Beyonce Knowles Barbie Doll AA African American Rare Pink Dress $129.99 |
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Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland Barbie Doll AA African American Rare Gold Dress $129.99 |
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RARE Stanford University Barbie Cheerleader Latino or African American #20124 $127.99 |
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Barbie Doll 50th Fiftieth Anniversary African American N5860 RARE $126.99 |
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Barbie Collector 2009 Holiday African-American Doll $125.94 |
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MINT 2008 50TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD BARBIE COLLECTOR GLAMOUR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLL $123.99 |
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RARE 2002 AA MERMAID FANTASY CHRISTIE BARBIE DOLL AFRICAN AMERICAN NEW NRFB $116.99 |
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1998 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll Happy Holidays Series, Special Edition (African) $100.00 |
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Mattel Vintage Barbie Doll Sunsational Malibu Christie African American AA 1981 $119.99 |
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Mattel Barbie Doll Navy Stars N Stripes African American 1990 NRFB RARE $119.99 |
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My Size Life Size Barbie Doll 38″ African American Princess and the Pauper $99.95 |
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Barbie 12 Dancing Princesses African American Genevieve, Twins, Derek Dolls NEW $99.99 |
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#2729 NRFB Mattel Spiegel Catalog Shopping Chic African American Barbie Doll $100.00 |
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In the Limelight Barbie Runway Collection Byron Lars African American HTF First $99.00 |
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Harley-Davidson #5 2000 Barbie NRFB African-American $99.95 |
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Barbie Harley Davidson African American Doll #4 2000 #25637 NEW IN BOX MINT $100.00 |
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2001 AA STROLL N PLAY KRISSY BARBIE DOLL PLAYSET AFRICAN AMERICAN NEW NRFB $99.99 |
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NIB: African American Mommy To Be and Daddy 61205 61211 $99.99 |
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RARE NRFB Avon Snow Sensation African American Barbie $93.50 |
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2002 AFRICAN AMERICAN AA HAPPY FAMILY MIDGE BARBIE NEW NRFB $95.94 |
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Happy Holidays 1993 African American Barbie Christmas $90.00 |
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2003 #5 AFRICAN AMERICAN SILKSTONE LINGERIE BARBIE $100.99 |
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VINTAGE 1987 AA CALIFORNIA CHRISTIE AFRICAN AMERICAN ETHNIC BARBIE DOLL NRFB $99.99 |
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NIB 2006 Holiday Barbie by Bob Mackie HTF African American Collector Edition $99.99 |
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1999 CINNABAR SENSATION BARBIE DOLL AFRICAN-AMERICAM $99.99 |
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1985 Magic Moves African American Barbie # 2127 MIB $99.99 |
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Barbie Dream Wedding Barbie, Stacie, Todd, African American 1993 Limited Edition $99.95 |
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FIVE 2007 AFRICAN AMERICAN BIRTHSTONE BEAUTIES BARBIE DOLLS~Flawed Boxes~NEW $89.95 |
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#2160 NRFB Mattel Toys R Us Harley Davidson Barbie #5 African American Doll $97.49 |
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Debut African-American 2008 Silkstone Barbie Fashion Model NRFB 6,500 worldwide $94.99 |
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Holiday Celebration Barbie African American 2002 / Special Edition ~~RARE~~ $89.00 |
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Byron Lars Barbie # 17031 NRFB 1996 (African American) $84.00 |
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1982 African Twirly Curls Barbie-NRFB-MINT $80.00 |
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VINTAGE 1994 AA BABYSITTER SKIPPER BARBIE DOLL AFRICAN AMERICAN NEW NRFB $85.49 |
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A WHITE & AN AFRICAN AMERICAN BIRTHDAY BARBIE Dolls [ 1996] NIB NBO $79.99 |
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CRYSTAL BARBIE set of 4 NIB vintage 1984 african american male female INCREDIBLE $75.00 |
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#548 NIB Silkstone Lingerie #5 African American Barbie $90.00 |
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#1548 NRFB Mattel Avon Catalog Blushing Bride African American Barbie Doll $90.00 |
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40TH ANNIVERSARY BARBIE .. AFRICAN AMERICAN (HARD TO FIND) $80.00 |
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1982 African Americna Twirly Curls Barbie # 5723 ~ MIB $89.99 |
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1979 Mattel Black African American Barbie # 1293 ~ MIB $89.99 |
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Mattel Barbie Doll Happy Birthday African American 1990 NRFB RARE $89.99 |
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STARLIGHT DANCE AFRICAN AMERICAN BARBIE 1996 $74.95 |
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BARBIE 2000 COLLECTORS EDITION-AFRICAN AMERICAN-STORED & NEVER OPENED! $75.00 |
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BARBIE 2005 Holiday Celebration African American NRFB! $79.00 |
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NIB Matell Rare African American Black Kelly Tiny Step Carriage Walk Doll Set $79.99 |
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African American Super Hair Barbie NEW in Box MINT 1986 NO Reserve! $79.95 |
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NIB 1990 HAPPY HOLIDAYS AFRICAN AMERICAN BLACK BARBIE $74.99 |
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2006 AFRICAN AMERICAN HOLIDAY BARBIE FOR CHRISTMAS NEW IN BOX $74.50 |
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#2133 Vintage Mattel Jewel Secrets Barbie African American Fashion Doll $85.50 |
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1997 RARE Collectors Edition Classique Romantic Interlude Barbie Doll African $85.49 |
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#2202 NIB Fashion Model Collection Silkstone Lingerie #5 African American Barbie $85.00 |
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HOLIDAY 2007 AFRICAN AMERICAN BARBIE NIB $69.95 |
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Vintage Peaches ‘n Cream African American Barbie in Box $69.95 |
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2008 HOLIDAY A CHRISTMAS CAROL AFRICAN AMERICAN BARBIE $69.95 |
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African-American Exotic Intrigue Barbie doll $62.40 |
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RARE NRFB Birthday Surprise African American Barbie $71.25 |
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POP LIFE AFRICAN-AMERICAN 2009 BARBIE $69.99 |
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MARINE CORPS BARBIE BLACK 1991 RARE AFRICAN AMERICAN NIB $69.99 |
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2011 HOLIDAY BARBIE DOLL, AFRICAN AMERICAN $69.99 |
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2010 * HOLIDAY BARBIE * DOLL AFRICAN AMERICAN $69.99 |
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NRFB 1985 Mattel African American Dream Glow Barbie Dark with parasol #2422 $81.33 |
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RARE Vintage Mattel Magic Moves African American Barbie $72.25 |
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NRFB Barbie 2000 African American Commemorative Doll $71.25 |
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Lingerie #5 African-American Silkstone Barbie NRFB 2002 $79.99 |
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Homecoming Queen Skipper Doll African American AA Ethnic Barbie $79.99 |
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Barbie Fashion Model – NIB – #5 African American Silkstone Body $79.97 |
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*RaRe Beauty Antigua Carribean Barbie Doll Braids Beads Island Girl African Girl $70.99 |
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RARE MIP 2003 Deco Pac Bakery Barbie African American $71.25 |
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40TH ANNIVERSARY KEN (RARE AFRICAN AMERICAN EDITION) BARBIE COLLECTION $68.00 |
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DIANA ROSS African American BEAUTY beaded dress gown AFRO AA OOAL doll $69.99 |
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Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses – Princess Genevieve, African American $76.77 |
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#2070 NIB Vintage Mattel Shani African American Barbie Doll $76.50 |
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#2071 NIB Vintage Mattel Shani – Nichelle African American Barbie Doll $76.50 |
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#2069 NRFB Vintage Mattel Shani – Asha African American Barbie Doll $76.50 |
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Mint NRFB Barbie Snow sensations African American RARE! MIB $75.00 |
