In an Era of Change, the National Black Doll Museum Marches On

April 18, 2022April 20, 2023 ~ Barb

Museum follows the beat of its mission Debra Britt, Director of the National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture When Debra Britt and her sisters started the "Doll E Daze Project" in the early 2000s, they never guessed where their path would take them. When speaking to Debra Britt on the phone, one is … Continue reading In an Era of Change, the National Black Doll Museum Marches On

Crocheters of Instagram

March 28, 2022April 20, 2023 ~ Barb

For this post, I am analyzing two crochet/craft Instagram influencers, Toni Lipsey of @tlyarncrafts and Hailey Bailey of @madebyhaileybailey. They are both crochet designers who work with various yarn producers and other crochet-related products. Of the two, Toni Lipsey (Toni) has the most followers, 164k, while Hailey Bailey (Hailey) has 24.8k. Toni’s crochet features highly textured fabrics; she … Continue reading Crocheters of Instagram

Press Release/Media Outreach

February 11, 2022April 20, 2023 ~ Barb

Magical Helper, Magical Friend Tiny Little Man Seeks Only to Help February 11, 2022 Tiny Cottage, Deep in the Woods — Mr. Rumpelstiltskin, the famed “tiny little man” of classic literature, strongly denies all accusations regarding “child theft,” “baby-napping,” and other such charges. Mr. Rumpelstiltskin loves children, deeply and truly. Mr. Rumpelstiltskin demands that his name … Continue reading Press Release/Media Outreach

Cyanide & Redemption

January 29, 2022April 20, 2023 ~ Barb

Have you ever wondered why opening a new bottle of medicine is akin to breaking into Fort Knox? Today I’d like to discuss a famous example of what Kent might consider a “fall/rise” narrative, which he describes as “the rise and fall story so common among politicians, entertainers, celebrities, etc… The story can recount either … Continue reading Cyanide & Redemption