In the late 1960s to the 1980s, Shindana Toys manufactured the most complete line of Black dolls, action figures, plushies, and board and card games. The history of Shindana—Swahili for “compete”—is a story of empowerment, civil rights, and community uplift. Shindana provided Black children with toys that inspired their pride and imagination, changing play for the better. In its first year, Shindana produced Baby Nancy, a realistic Black baby doll designed for pretend play. Like other “drink and wet” dolls, she mimicked an infant by drinking bottles and wetting diapers. In 1968, California non-profit Operation Bootstraps created Baby Nancy, the first Black doll to rock an afro. The stand is not included. I have a smoke free, animal friendly home. In addition to being a full time ICU RN and mom, I also foster hospice dogs, trying to offer a little bit of love in their abandoned twilight years. PLEASE if you have any issues with animals, dander, or hair DO NOT purchase from my closet. As anyone with pets can tell you, dog hair consumes your life. 🐶 Also I use recycled material to ship and don’t include any extra frills such as thank you notes. Trying to reduce my carbon footprint. 🌳 Please expect to clean/launder/wash your purchases from my closet prior to use. You are most likely buying used goods that could include wrinkles from packing, shipping, and storage. 🧼