And although some of the work now may seem less avant garde or edgy, the capturing of quaint and depoliticized versions of colloquial American life was the driving force of the projects that received support.
Designed as a direct challenge, the blond, slim Barbie doll, Bratz featured a diverse cast with more skin tones, different hairstyles, and edgier fashion that resonated with tweens.
" August 31st, my body is changing. I'm edgy, I'm angry, impatient. I get so mad, I black out and forget what I say or do. I'm not myself, not since Jimmy's death. What's happening to me? "