Author: CaTyra Polland

The Buzz: The [Black] Dolls Are in Town

Posted by CaTyra Polland | Apr 4, 2024 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

The Addy Walker doll and the Black Barbie were staples in my childhood. They were proof that I, a Black girl, was special, worthy, and beautiful. In a world that tells Black girls and women, we aren’t good enough, Addy defied mainstream claims. It warms my heart that over time dolls with dark brown skin, coily and kinky hair, full lips, and deep brown eyes have made their mark on the shelves of hundreds of stores and also online.

A Point of View: Black Authors – The Fabric of Literacy

Posted by CaTyra Polland | Feb 8, 2024 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

I beam with joy every time I see Black self-published or hybrid-published authors because we are able to control our narrative. Gone are the days of waiting for outside validation, we validate ourselves. Our voices, perspectives and stories make the world go around. We are Black — unapologetically.