Gullah Island Sisters

The Watermelon Sisters

The Watermelon Sisters

Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale | Gloria Grandy Dolls and Fiber Arts

Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale | Gloria Grandy Dolls and Fiber Arts

Black Doll Magic: Zara

Black Doll Magic: Zara

Black Doll Magic: Johyne

Black Doll Magic: Johyne

Black Doll Magic: Faye

Black Doll Magic: Faye

Black Doll Magic

Black Doll Magic

This Week's Work in Progress

This Week's Work in Progress

Once Upon A Village Dolls

Next work in progress, mini rag dolls for a show in February. The goal is at least twelve but 18 would be excellent.

Once Upon a Village Dolls

Once Upon A Village Doll

Once Upon A Village Doll

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Sojourner Truth

This little freckle faced baby girl is Tanya. Last month there was a picture on the Internet of three little girls holding a sign that said "we won't change our hair for your schools". When schools opened last month there were a number of stories about little Black children being sent home because of how they were wearing their hair. My little Tanya's tee shirt makes this statement as she wears her hair natural, cornrowed, braided and beaded.

Tanya is only 9 years old but she is intelligent, outspoken, community active and "woke". Her great grandfather marched in Selma with Martin Luther King. Her mom and dad have taught her to stand up for what she believes in. One of her heroes is Angela Davis. Tanya wants to grow up and study law and help her community and maybe, just maybe one day become president. Girls can grow up and lead a country.

The little guy has chosen his name and it's Archie. He also has an African name but he'll tell us that later. He's practicing his big speech on his sister,  grandma and mom. They are listening to him intently and are so proud at how this young man is growing up.

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