Copeland is the first black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Mattel released the first female President and Vice President Barbie dolls on July 13, 2016. Nearly two weeks after the ...

The dancer, who died in 2013, was America's first prima ballerina, which is why Mattel is honoring her with an Inspiring Women Barbie doll. Tallchief's Barbie will join the likes of Florence ...

Tallchief was the first American prima ballerina ... the team at Barbie worked with Tallchief’s family and the Osage Nation to create a doll celebrating her inspiring story.

Since the original Black Barbie’s debut, Mattel has expanded its diverse offerings with signature dolls celebrating Black excellence, including tributes to figures like ballet superstar Misty ...