an enslaved African American girl, as the first Black doll. There was initially a ton of backlash around her introduction. According to the series author, Connie Porter, Addy’s debut caused much ...

The American Girl doll was invented ... When Addy’s mother escapes with her elder daughter, she leaves an infant behind. “I wanted children to see African American people as part of strong ...

For generations, African American hair braiding styles ... patterns of cornrows could identify one’s family lineage or societal class. These braids weren’t rushed. Hours were spent ...

like a Harlem Renaissance story that’s focused on joy, art and music. … [Currently, American Girl doesn’t] have a story that focuses on the African American experience as something just to ...