# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Rag Dolls To Role Models - The History of Black Toys
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an engaging evening exploring the evolution of Black representation in toys and play. Enjoy a screening of the Netflix film “Black Barbie,” which traces the powerful story behind the creation of Black dolls and their impact on culture and identity and experience a curated exhibit highlighting the history of Black toys, from handmade rag dolls to contemporary role models, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and representation that have shaped generations.

This event is FREE and open to the public! RSVP at www.bessiesmithcc.org/bhm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/from-rag-dolls-to-role-models-the-history-of-black-toys/200029531100642
- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bessiesmithcc.org/event-details/from-rag-dolls-to-role-models-the-history-of-black-toys-black-history-month-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chattanooga-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chattanooga
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403
- **lat**: 35.04459
- **long**: -85.30645
- **full address**: 200 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bessie Smith Cultural Center (https://allevents.in/org/bessie-smith-cultural-center/1585093)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 200 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bessie Smith Cultural Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about From Rag Dolls To Role Models - The History of Black Toys ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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