Here she is, miss AKA Barbie herself. This is what the sorority's site had to say:
In commemoration of Alpha Kappa Alpha's 100 years of sisterhood and service, the Sorority unveiled the AKA Centennial Barbie Doll during its international convention in Washington, DC.
Produced and marketed in partnership with Mattel, this represents the first Barbie in Mattel's franchise to honor a sorority on a milestone celebration.
Artisans conceived and crafted the doll with creative input from AKA. According to International President Barbara A. McKinzie, the finished product is beautifully fashioned to reflect the grace, elegance and beauty of Sorority members and captures the symbolism of the organization.
The doll's unveiling culminates a process that began when Mattel learned of AKA's Centennial. As a show of pride, a representative approached the Sorority with an idea that would be memorable, capture the imagination of its members and be a keepsake that members would cherish for a lifetime. Inspired by these criteria, the company suggested the memorable doll.
McKinzie said the Barbie Doll's symbolism goes beyond the obvious. "In addition to her beauty, the doll conveys a positive statement about African American women. This message makes the doll a treasure on several levels."
http://www.aka1908.com/news/barbie/
My grandma's an AKA. She'd love it. I'm just sayin.
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