Cleveland ties to Barbie’s designs

This iconic designer hits a little closer to home than you may think!

During this time, Black Perkins designed the first Black Barbie, giving girls all over the world a new favorite doll.

She earned Mattel’s President’s Award in 1985, Mattel’s Chairman Award in 1987, and the DOTY Award in 1990, according to the South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership.

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