Dolls for Us, by Us! Thanks Honorary Black Doll, Stacey!
- Location
- Atlanta, GA 33.77-84.38 30308US
- Meetups
- 66 so far
- Members
- 290 Black Dolls & Their Fans!
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- December 17, 2007
- Membership Renewal Dues
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$10.00 Annual
Why: One Year Renewal of Expired Memberships Only. Not valid for new memberships.
Become a part of Black History! Join the MOST talked about cultural movement in the USA! See why now, more than ever, everyone wants to play with Black Dolls!
Our Movement and it's journey in time...
1950 - 1940: Kenneth and Mamie Clark, use dolls to study black children's attitudes about their race. Doll Test result in Supreme Court Case of 'Brown v. Board of Education' ruling that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
May 1, 1971: Dana Hill, the Founder of the Black Doll Affair is born - http://www.danahill.info
May 2007: Kiri Davis goes on the Oprah show with her girl like me documentary, inspired by Kiri's appearance, Dana Hill created The Black Doll Affair. Jan. 2008 Barack Obama wins the primaries and becomes the first black official canidate for the Democratic Party. November 2008 - Barack Obama is elected President of the United States of America!
August 2009: After protests from black dolls everywhere, Costco pulls their offensive Lil' Black Monkey Doll from its stores. September 2009: Black Doll's are invited to the White House! Mattel launched So In Style(S.I.S.), a new line of black dolls featuring fuller lips, a wider nose, distinctive cheek bones and curlier hair. S.I.S. was developed and inspired by Barbie designer of 12 years, Stacey McBride-Irby, an African-American!
September 2009 - The Black Dolls are Invited to the White House!
November 2009: Mattel's 'So In Style' Black Barbie Doll designer, Stacey McBride-Irby, joins the Black Doll Affair and becomes its 'Honorary Black Doll.' Also, for their efforts to remind a black girl of her beauty, Margaret Kaiser of the Georgia House of Representatives, District 59, Honors Dana Hill and the Black Dolls with a proclamation resolution!
December 2009: Black Doll Affair turns three! Congressman John Lewis and Mayor of Atlanta to sign a 'Black Doll Day Affair' Proclamation. Disney introduces the world to Tiana, the first Black Princess in the animated fairy tale legacy.
February 2010: House of Representatives to proclaim Black Doll Affair Day!
- Where?
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90 Boulevard NEAtlanta, GA 30312404 - 658-1149
- Who’s coming?
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28 Yes / 0 Maybe
http://www.dollmarket... Mattel Holiday Barbie - Good Job Stacey McBride & Mattel Team! We love it!!!
This Christmas party will take place from 12-4 PM. Food! Toys! Santa! Music! Meet and Greet City Officials and relish in Part II of the Black Doll Proclamation! Read more
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2007. Kiri takes her doll test on Oprah. The Black Doll Affair is born!
What's new?
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Dec 6
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New photos
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New discussionStarted by Deonta Blount.
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Dec 5
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New Greeting for“Thanks for the congrats!!!”posted by karen brown
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New Greeting for“Hello Lady Kate! I'm so glad you liked the gift you received last night. Look forward to seeing you at another meet up! Best regards, Kenya”posted by Kenya
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New Greeting for“Congradulation”posted by Dee Hill Designs
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Dec 4
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New Greeting for“Thanks Dana....Deonta gave me all the information. See you on Sunday!!! Peace, Love, and Blessings>>>MJ”posted by Meshanda Johnson
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Dec 3
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New Greeting for“Hello Dana. I renewed my membership today. Looking forward to another year of service and playdates. Be sure to update my title. Thanks!”posted by Lynn
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New Greeting for“Hey Rita, ok, first, the Playdate Policy is tomorrow night, Friday not Saturday. Saturday's Founder's Policy is in Florida. That's too long of a haul for you - you should attend ours in Atlanta tomorrow. LOL! My last email stated to confirm if you would definitely attending.. not to change your RSVP to no. I was simply asking you to confirm that in fact you would be there, as you had not bought your ticket yet, so I didn't have a confirmation on you...”posted by velicia hill
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New Greeting for“Hey Tanja, so that I can have an accurate headcount, please confirm that you're attending the Vino Soiree Playdate at my home tomorrow. You can confirm by purchasing your ticket or you can confirm by emailing me. Thanks.”posted by Dana Hill
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New Greeting for“Hey Rita, so that I can have an accurate headcount, please confirm that you're attending the Vino Soiree Playdate at my home tomorrow. You can confirm by purchasing your ticket or you can confirm by emailing me. Thanks.”posted by Dana Hill
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New memberLaTonya Bradley(FAN )
“I joined Black dolls because of what the organization stands for "giving self enrichment" to our african american girls. I understant the importance of having beauty within yourself.”
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