Addy Walker, the first African American doll, was introduced in 1993, representing a girl who escaped slavery during the Civil War. This release marked a significant step in discussing more ...

Rebecca joins 14 other historical dolls in the series — from Kaya, a Nez Perce girl set in 1764, to African-American Addy, a Civil War doll, to World War II-era Molly, part of an Irish immigrant ...

And as of this week, in a sense, it is one. On Wednesday, American Girl released its first twin dolls, Isabel and Nicki Hoffman, who are also the first characters from an interfaith family.

“Black Butterfly: Proud and Beautiful African American Doll Collection” opens Feb. 1 at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., with an opening reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Inspiration, self-love and growth are three reasons Howell named the exhibit "Black Butterfly" Proud and Beautiful African American Doll Collection. It aims to show the metamorphosis in African ...