https://www.wrkf.org/tags/zulu Zulu en-US Copyright Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:16:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/culture/2013-02-16/the-baby-dolls-of-mardi-gras-a-fun-tradition-with-a-serious-side The baby dolls were born from racial segregation in New Orleans in 1912. A group of African-American prostitutes decided to express themselves through dance and costumes, challenging taboo by parading during Mardi Gras. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:16:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/culture/2013-02-16/the-baby-dolls-of-mardi-gras-a-fun-tradition-with-a-serious-side Tina Antolini