Fifty years ago this month, Baby Nancy made her debut at the American Toy Fair. A 13-inch black baby doll, ... natural African American hair before.

A Cincinnati graphic designer and visual activist has launched a startup toy company that will give African-American girls dolls that look like them. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

The Baby Doll Ladies performing in the Zulu krewe parade on Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Baby dolls - groups of women in skimpy or short, ruffled dresses - started with one group of African-American ...

NEW ORLEANS T he “baby dolls,” an on-again, off-again Mardi Gras tradition of New Orleans’ African- American community, are on again. The troupes of women strutting and prancing in bonnets ...

It seems black dolls resonate with girls of all colors. But they are especially important to African-American girls. Unlike Sophia, girls of color do not normally see their hair and skin ...

NEW ORLEANS – The "baby dolls," an on-again, off-again Mardi Gras tradition of New Orleans' African-American community, are on again. The troupes of women strutting and prancing in bonnets ...

So now, the 30-year-old wants African American girls to love their luscious locs as much as she does now and created a line of dolls with afros as an ode to inspire Black girls to foster a love ...

As the brand gained popularity, more historical dolls were introduced. Addy Walker, the first African American doll, was ...

When the predominantly African-American Zulu krewe hits the streets on Fat Tuesday — Feb. 12 — its marchers will include the Baby Doll Ladies, a troupe formed after Hurricane Katrina.

American Girl unveils new Civil Rights-era doll 04:33. American Girl is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1986, the business has sold more than 29 million dolls and more than 153 million books.