The 'Baby Dolls': Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras TraditionOne of the first women's organizations to mask and perform during Mardi Gras, the Million Dollar Baby Dolls redefined the New Orleans carnival tradition. Tracing their origins from Storyville-era brothels and dance halls to their re-emergence in post-Katrina New Orleans, author Kim Marie Vaz uncovers the fascinating history of the "raddy-walking, shake-dancing, cigar-smoking, money-flinging" ladies who strutted their way into a predominantly male establishment. |
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The Baby Doll as a National | |
A New Group of Baby Dolls Hits the Streets | |
Resurrecting the Central Role | |
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The "Baby Dolls": Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans ... Kim Marie Vaz No preview available - 2013 |
The "Baby Dolls": Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans ... Kim Marie Vaz No preview available - 2013 |