2000: Celebration Barbie African American Celebration Barbie. Mattel, Inc. Mattel rang in the new millennium with their special Celebration Barbie dolls, which included an African American Barbie.

“Black Butterfly: Proud and Beautiful African American Doll Collection” opens Feb. 1 at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., with an opening reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — This Black History Month a unique pop-up exhibit by Thankful Heritage Museum highlights the evolution of black dolls throughout history. Founder Effley Howell Sr. said the ...

Curator Jamila Jones puts her collection of more than 1,000 African American dolls on display at Old Adamsville Recreation Center.

Founder Effley Howell Sr. said the exhibit showcases hundreds of dolls with a special connection to his family. The 40+ year historian said it started with a collection of civil rights memorabilia.

LaVon Stennis-Williams is displaying more than 750 historic dolls inside The Doll Museum of African-American History. “You have over 750 silent witnesses in this room.” LaVon Stennis-Williams ...