Ms. Braithwaite organized a petition, spoke to several news outlets and delivered one hell of a PR storm to Mattel’s front door. She now claims that despite her efforts, Mattel has told her they have ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- She's a Barbie girl who wanted a Barbie birthday party, but couldn't quite find the right supplies for her big day. Georgia Braithwaite of Harlem asked her mother, Karen, for a ...

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There is a black Barbie and even a black friend of Barbie. But what about Barbie party supplies such as plates, cups, napkins and invitations with an African-American theme? Barbie maker Mattel is ...

There is a black Barbie and even a black friend of Barbie. But what about Barbie party supplies such as plates, cups, napkins and invitations with an African-American theme, a New York mom asks Mattel ...

Like many almost 5-year-olds, Georgia Braithwaite had her heart set on a Barbie birthday party, with all the trappings: Barbie plates and cups and napkins and a banner or two. Like many a doting mom, ...

The makers of Barbie are fielding tough questions this week after twice offending consumers for its cultural representations — or lack thereof. Mattel recently released Mexico Barbie, a doll that ...