The Black Doll Affair Social Club & Movement Headquarters Pages



Founded by Dana "Mama Doll" Hill, The Black Doll Affair is a “pretty…philanthropic” Social Organization created as a solution to ugly doll tests results where black children chose the black doll as ugly and bad. A social club and movement driven by its members, The Black Dolls, the organization is a recipient of President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award. As heard on Tom Joyner and seen in Essence Magazine, The Black Dolls range in shade and shape. Eighteen years and older, from college students to grandmothers, career women to ladies of leisure, they are role models that band together to tackle the black family’s issues with shadeism, self hatred and low self-esteem.


To deliver their message of internal and external b’huety, they donate toy black dolls to toddlers, host tween self-esteem summits and produce special events that promote and uplift black women. For fun, The Black Dolls enjoy each other at social play dates. To express the importance of community service, annually they donate hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charitable causes that affect all races.
These are the Affairs of The Black Dolls!


The Black Doll Affair slogan is "We're pretty...philanthropic!" This slogan reminds all the members of The Black Doll Affair to celebrate the beauty of the black doll. For the Black Dolls themselves, it reminds them that "pretty" has its place, but at the end of the day true beauty is in service to others. The Black Doll's slogan is "Be a Doll, give a doll!" This acknowledges the Dolls consistent behavior as role models to children and adults, as well as, honors their ongoing efforts of donating toy black dolls to young black girls for positive role play. To quote Mama Doll, "Dolls are more than toys, they reflect who we are!"

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., The Black Doll Affair has members all over the world and official playgrounds [chapters] in Chicago, DC, Miami, Houston, New York and New Orleans. Click here to learn how to get involved outside of Atlanta.


2007 Year One!




Jocelyn Dorsey Channel 2 News Anchor and Charles Johnson Founder of the Spirit of Sweet Auburn Festival, present Dana Hill with a Sweet Auburn Heroine Award. As a 2010 Honorary Co-Chair, Dana Hill, along with the Mayor of Atlanta, Congressman John Lewis and others, was selected because of her service to fellowman. Full list of honorees at: http://www.sweetaubur...


Speaking of The History Books: The Black Dolls made history when they were added to to college curriculum! Read the textbook at: African American Psychology: From Africa to America!


December 2009 - Essence.com Spotlights The Efforts of the Black Dolls!
Read: "Dolls and Black Girl's Self-Esteem" at: http://www.essence.co...


The Black Dolls started their movement in December 2007! In 2009, Mattel launched "So In Style(S.I.S.),
a new line of black Barbie(R) dolls. These dolls, are the official black doll of the Black Doll Affair because they feature more authentic-looking facial features such as fuller lips, a wider nose, more distinctive cheek bones and curlier hair. S.I.S. Barbie Dolls are designed by Black Doll Affair member and Barbie designer of 12 years, Stacey McBride-Irby! Now, The Black Doll's mission is getting our children to CHOOSE these black dolls! Welcome to our family, Stacey! You're our Honorary Black Doll and we're honored to have you on board our mission!


The Black Dolls enjoy a celebratory brunch with and in honor of their Black Doll Affair Honorary Black Dolls, Stacy McBride-Irby and Queen Merriweather!


The Inaugural Black Doll Affair, Christmas 2007! Dana Hill, Founder, tells CBS New Atlanta
about her Black Dolls and their Affairs!


Rolling Out Cameras focus on the first ever Black Dolls and their Affairs! 2007


Dana chats with CBS "Better Mornings" Tracye Hutchins, about the Black Dolls and their Affairs


South Florida Black Doll Honorary Playground Monitor, Karen Grey and Miss Florida USA
tell NBC 6 News Anchor, Trina Robinson all about the Black Dolls and their Affairs!


Dana Hill and Larry Platt [Civil Rights Activist /Creator of the hit American Idol song, "Pants on the Ground"] are Honorary Co-Chairs and Honorees of the 2010 Heroine & Heroes Spirit of Sweet Auburn Awards Dinner.


Washington DC Kickoff of the Black Doll Affair - Black Dolls, Black Doll Brothas and Porcelain Pals,
equal one big happy family!


Black Dolls in the House of Representatives September 2009


Black Dolls are invited to sit at the desk of Congressman John Lewis!


Black Dolls are invited to the White House! September 2009


Dana Hill, Black Doll Affair Founder reminds a little girl of her beauty!


08 Atlanta Black Dolls Support Aids Walk for a Cure!


Porcelain Pal Marge O'Connors Helps Deliver a Message of Beauty!


Black Doll Porcelain Pal Julie Jacobson helps unwrap and deliver our message of black beauty!


Black Doll's Favorite Holiday Barbie!


Looking like our "Favorite Holiday Barbie, Honorary Black Doll Miss Florida Delivers our message of beauty!


The Black Dolls LOVE! Their Porcelain Pals!


The Black Dolls Love their Baby Dolls!


Obviously, Black Dolls Have More Fun! For sure Black Doll Brotha Tony [pictured] is having fun!


"As the Black Doll's slogan goes, "Be a Doll, give a doll"


Black Doll Affair Founder, Dana Hill!
http://www.danahill.i...


Legacy Doll, Edna Hill. Mother of the Founder and the Lifetime Dolls! [Velicia Hill pictured]


Lifetime Black Doll and Ambassadoll Sherri Hill with her kid sis Dana Hill!


Lifetime Black Doll Velicia Hill / Also: Black Doll Affair Fashion and Beauty Director


Lifetime Black Doll Ambassadoll Christy Hill with Porcelain Pals Karie and Marie!







Become a Black Doll, it feels good to be black and give back!


Ready for their closeups!


Lights! Camera! Action!


Black Dolls Under The Spotlight!

BLACK DOLLS IN THE NEWS!


National Broadcaster Jacque Reid spotlights The Black Dolls on her Website.

South Florida Times: Black Dolls Inspire Self-Respect!
http://www.sfltimes.c...

Black Gives Back!
http://www.blackgives...

Black Dolls Shows!
http://www.blackdolls...


Moms Miami!
http://www.momsmiami....

S. Florida SunSentinal Newspaper - "We're All Dolls!"
http://articles.sun-s...

SunSentinel Strictly Old School Blog!
http://weblogs.sun-se...

Notthead Press!
http://notthead.wordp...

Black Dolls of Norfolk, VA honor Dr. Martin Luther King: Video
http://www.wvec.com/n...


Kenneth and Mamie Clark's original 1940s doll test was conducted
to study the psychological effects of segregation on black children. In 'Brown vs The Board of
Education, the Supreme Court specifically cited Clark's study in the historical decision to
segregate schools. For more on Brown v. Board of Eduction go to: http://www.loc.gov/ex...

Pres. Obama Recognizes The Black Dolls!

With The President's Volunteer Service Award!

Mattel, Inc.

Buy a Barbie or a bike 15% Off order. Call Mama Doll for discount code

Not our Sponsor! Our Inspiration!

2007. Kiri takes her doll test on Oprah. The Black Doll Affair is born!

Dana Hill Marketing & PR Consultant

Give life to your VISION! Wish upon a STAR! Consult with a VISIONARY!

Ms Edna's Old School Romance Rules Blog

Not tryin 2 b a Rules Girl? Then don't ask Ms. Edna about your love life

Ms. Heel.com

The Dolls go to shoe store when they gotta have at least 3 inches!

Alyssa Londyn.com

Haute fashions for when you want to get all dolled up!

Law Office of Delancyhill, PA

Assists with Corporate and Intellectual Property Affairs.

Black Doll's Chat Room: The Cocoa Cafe

A chat room to chick-chat with the Black Dolls.

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