She walked, on tiptoes and in stilettos, into our collective consciousness on March 9, 1959. And we've been talking about her, writing about her, debating her merits and messages, critiquing her ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While it's only a coincidence Women's History Month and Barbie's birthday coincide, it's true that Barbie has influenced generations of girls and women since the doll first ...