Barbie is a fictional character, and her race has been represented in various ways throughout her history. The original Barbie doll, introduced by Mattel in 1959, was inspired by a German doll called Bild Lilli and portrayed with the appearance of a Caucasian woman. However, over the years, Mattel has diversified the Barbie line to include dolls with various ethnicities, skin tones, and features.
As a result, Barbie dolls now come in a wide range of racial and ethnic representations, including dolls with African, Asian, Hispanic, and other backgrounds. The brand has made efforts to be inclusive and reflect the diversity of the real world through its Barbie dolls. This diversity is intended to resonate with children from different cultural backgrounds and promote inclusivity and representation in toys and media.