Podcasts History This Day in Esoteric Political History American Girl Doll (Part 1) w/ Aisha Harris

American Girl Doll (Part 1) w/ Aisha Harris

Published: May 23, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

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We\\u2019re doing a special two-part series on the American Girl Doll line of historical dolls!

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Aisha Harris of NPR to look at the origins of the American Girl Doll, the various periods of American history represented by the series \\u2014 and how they served as an entry point to history for many people.

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Be sure to check out Aisha\\u2019s work on Pop Culture Happy Hour, and pre-order her new book Wannabe: Reckonings With The Pop Culture That Shaped Me

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Next episode: a deep dive into Addy, the American Girl Doll\\u2019s first Black character.

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