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Teen shop owner, artist and activist Kumei Norwood looks to the future

May 28th, 2026

As the 17-year-old entrepreneur prepares to enter a new stage of life—graduating from high school—we sat down to talk about the future of Tofu Tees and how building it has shaped her. 

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    A view of the dining area in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    A 1971 Malibu Barbie and Ken display in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Christie and PJ dolls are at ...

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    A view of the entrance to the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    A view of the dining area in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    Kid’s Rainbow pancakes are displayed in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    Keely O’Neal, senior project manager for Bucket Listers, skates in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    Keely O’Neal, senior project manager for Bucket Listers, skates in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    A view of the dining area in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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    A Beach Cosmo, left, and Groovy Sprtiz are displayed in the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area 15 Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

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