Detroit Doll Show Joy!

Hosting the Detroit Doll Show allows me the freedom to be a kid again without judgement and I LOVE IT! Many adult doll collectors feel the same who bring their Reborn Dolls to the Detroit Doll Show. Self expression is what we advocate because it's good for your health.

I missed out on some fun moments during my childhood due to being diagnosed with lupus as a girl, but I am grateful that I have the opportunity to play and entertain with no worry of the Side EYE 😒 of critism at the Detroit Doll Show. Adults can celebrate the kid within and children can be children.😄

Side note the feature of the Detroit Doll Show on Black Enterprise Magazine website was shared 104k time that was published on November 4, 2019. We are so GRATEFUL for this unexpected media blessings.

This year's Detroit Doll Show was a great turn out. Check out comments from vendors and participants.

If you are a Doll Artist and want to participate with our upcoming 2020 Detroit Doll Show send your bio and photos of your dolls to detroitdollshow@gmail.com

Thank you!

Sandra Epps, Founder and Host

2019 Detroit Doll Show

 We have a power packed program scheduled for the 2019 Detroit Doll Show set to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit MI 48235

Program: Doll look alike contest, spoken word artist, head wrap workshop, arts and crafts, Building Better Men presentation by Odis Bellinger just for males, Mini Playhouse workshop by Power Org Math, Urban Princess and Paper Doll workshops by Doll Artist LaJeana Kennedy, DJ (MUSIC), Girl Power Corner, Desserts from Local Bakeries, Shop with Vendors around the Globe, Black Memorabilia, Doll Makers, Authors, Photo Booth by B Elegant and Strike a Pose, Giant Games and more...

Visit www.2019DetroitDollShow.eventbrite.com

Diahann Carroll as Julia Baker

Diahann Carroll died at the age of 84 on October 4, 2019 in her Los Angeles home after a long bout with cancer.  Ms. Carroll an actress and singer who was featured in a ground breaking sitcom as Julia starting in 1968. Julia who TV series depicting the first "non-stereotypical" African American female character.  She was a widowed registered nurse with a son.  The sitcom ran from 1969 to 1971. Diahann Carroll won a Golden Globe for her role as Julia.

Julia Barbie Doll was one of the first celebrity Barbie Dolls that was introduced in 1969. It was based on Ms. Carroll's character Julia Baker.

The Julia Doll had a Barbie Body and the Christie Dolls head. The talking Christie Doll was introduced in 1968. She was the first African American Barbie size doll.

There were two Julia Dolls created and one doll talked. The brown/black hair Julia Doll hair turned reddish over the years due to oxidation.
Mattel issued a reproduction in 2009 as part of Barbie's 50th Anniversary.

#DiahannCarroll #BlackDollHistory #JuliaBaker

Detroit Doll Show Founder gets Wonder Woman Award

Raquel the Founder of The Mad Hatter's Tea Party said "be your own Hero."

Words from Sandra Epps the Founder of the Detroit Doll Show:

What life has taught me...So as you grow through life and things get tough as they will because they are Teachable Opportunities that may sting pretty bad, you are going to need to make new adjustments and the only true source that's gonna save you is YOU! BE YOUR OWN super HERO!

You never know who is watching you as you move through life working to be the best you through turbulent times. And your work is just to be a blessing to someone else because you understand what it feels like to be down and out from a tramatic experience. This makes the award even sweeter.

When I read the words on the award this moved me the most: "Admires and idealized for courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities with skills representing the power to create, nurture, accomplish and even exceed goals in a dignified manner conquering challenges along the way."

Thank You Raquel Hardy for the recognition and the support along my journey of empowering women and girls.

Detroit Doll Show Founder Speaks at Workshop for Girls

April 27, 2019 Sandra Epps, the Founder and the Host of the Detroit Doll Show was invited to speak to teenage girls with the Healthy Hair Matters Foundation. Ms. Epps spoke about her work as an author, artist and Founder of the largest doll show of it's kind.

Words from the Founder  "These brilliant teenage girls had great questions. My talk included my personal career journey and the importance of the Detroit Doll Show and having Dolls that represent US.

Of course I brought props: Brains and Beauty Malia, Super Beauty, Dolls By MonTQ Sassy and Classy (That's what I named my doll😄), my two children's books ("Imani Has the Most Exciting Dream" and "Girl Power Discover the Princess Within") that I wrote; the Queen Pillow Sample from Sandy's Land Pillow Paint Parties and the Detroit Doll shirt.

Before exiting someone asked did I have my face paint. YES! Of course I had my supplies because I had just left work before speaking to them. These young ladies received some wearable art from me as well.

This experience blessed me on so many levels. And yes there's plans for me to return😊 #RepresentationMatters #BlackDollsMatter #HealthyHairMattersour motto is #LoveTheSkinYouIn #Empowerment

Thank You to Tracy Arrington the Founder and Stephanie Jones Board Member"💕