American Girl's first Black doll was based on a girl who escaped slavery and found freedom in Philly

Name: American Girl's first Black doll was based on a girl who escaped slavery and found freedom in Philly
Uploaded: 2026-09-09T11:36:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 26 s
Description: The beloved toy company American Girl is celebrating 40 years. Reporter Liz Crawford explores the connection between one of the original dolls and the city of Philadelphia.

The beloved toy company American Girl is celebrating 40 years. Reporter Liz Crawford explores the connection between one of the original dolls and the city of Philadelphia.