Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Description:

AKA Centennial Barbie, outfitted in a pink and green evening gown, matching jeweled shoes and gold jewelry, honors the Chicago-headquartered Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first established by black women.

Year and Product Number:

2008, Pink Label, L9657

Body Type and Skin Tone:

This doll has two straight arms and a medium skin tone.

Additional or Unusual Information:

This is the first Mattel doll produced to honor a sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha has inducted about 200,000 members -- including actress Phylicia Rashad, educator Marva Collins and author Toni Morrison -- since its founding at Howard University in 1908. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this doll will benefit the sorority.

Original Price:

$50

Country of Origin:

Made in Indonesia

Availability:

This doll is no longer available at retail.