Sunsational Malibu Ken African American (Rooted) is boxed dated 1981.  Another version of this doll will be available with painted black hair.  Sunsational Malibu Ken African American (Painted Hair) is box dated 1983.

 

This Sunsational Malibu Ken African American (Rooted) is a special doll in my collection.  He is a gift from my friend Linda DiCicco.