Explorations of Black Girlhood

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-06:00

345 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102 | Saint Paul

Minnesota History Center
Publisher/HostMinnesota History Center
Explorations of Black Girlhood
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Join the director of the National Center for Children’s Literature, Dr. Lashon Daley, for a talk about representations of Black girlhood in children’s literature.
In this talk, Daley tells a story of race, gender, and class through the perspective of American Girl doll, Addy Walker. In detailing her experience visiting the flagship American Girl store in Chicago, Illinois to spending ten days on the Underground Railroad, Daley shows how doing things with dolls and experiencing girlhood blend together in a mix of play and imagination, while also highlighting how Addy Walker’s story of enslavement adds complexity to these experiences. Daley's exploration deepens our understanding of how historical representations and narratives of Black girlhood are constructed and experienced in both educational and play-based contexts.
Come to view the Girlhood (It’s complicated) exhibit, then stay for the program! The talk starts at 2:00 pm in the 3M Auditorium. Registration is recommended, but not required. This program is included with site admission.
This program is made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but recommended.
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