toys and identity

Illustration of a loving African American mother and daughter sitting at a table, handcrafting Black cloth dolls together. The mother stitches fabric while the child gently holds a finished doll, both smiling softly. Surrounded by sewing tools and materials, the warm-toned scene honors generational creativity and cultural care.

We’ve Always Been Here: The Historical Roots of “We’re Your Children”

Black children have always played, imagined, and dreamed—despite a world that often erased their reflections. In this article, we trace the legacy o…

Mark July 15, 2025