(Audio) In my podcast, I discuss the resurgence of African-American centric toys in the toy market place. The Ava Duvernay limited edition Barbie Doll sold out this week after a strong show of support from Black Twitter. Meanwhile “Queens of Africa”, a black owned toy line, is outselling Matell’s Barbie Dolls in Nigeria. Is the tide finally turning? Will you get an Ava Duvernay or Queens of Africa doll for the special little girl in your life this Christmas? Listen below!
https://soundcloud.com/authorrandallb/randall-on-african-american-centric-toys

Buy “Queens Of Africa” Dolls Here: www.queensofafricadolls.com/

Buy the Ava Duvernay Barbie Doll (When there are more in stock) Here:
www.thebarbiecollection.com/shop/ava-du…-doll-dpp89

Teen author Randall Barnes talks about why teenagers don’t like (and often hate) to read and how we can change the narrative. He also interviews Mackenzie Terry (@Kenzieterry5 on Snapchat)and Kiera Scott (@kiara_scott01 on Snapchat) , two reluctant teen readers.

https://soundcloud.com/authorrandallb/randall-on-why-teens-hate-reading

Did you know that Fort Valley State University, an HBCU, played host to R&B sensation Bryson Tiller’s first live interview? Watch the mini movie When @BrysonTiller Came To Fort Valley State University
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Randall talks about the importance of HBCU’s and what these institutions can learn from Drumline.

Follow Randall on Twitter, Instagram & Periscope: @AuthorRandallB

Check out “The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson” book series on Amazon:
-Volume I: amzn.to/1REdVEK
-Volume II: amzn.to/1N0zFHl