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Founded in 2007, The Black Doll Affair (TBDA) is a recipient of Obama's Presidential Service Award and the largest consumer group of Mattel's Black Barbie. Inspired by Doll Tests, where children ID'd the Black doll as "bad" & "ugly," Mama Doll founded the social club to remind us of our worth & beauty. Black women, the "Black Doll," share empowering stories. Women of other races, "White Dolls," affirm the beauty of Black children. Brothas remind every girl she's a Doll, not a dog. Collectively, they are "The Black Dolls" who "Be a Doll, give a doll" by wearing the Black Doll T-shirt and donating Black dolls. TBDA's doll is the Mitochondrial Eve (ME) Doll. Inspired by the African mother of all humans living today, it is a human family heirloom & educational artifact created to end racism. Join Beverly Johnson, Anthony Anderson, Misty Copeland, Taye Diggs, Gabrielle Union, Danny Strong, and everyday living Dolls at The Black Doll Affair. -Love Hue! ™
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Rewind to the years 1977–1989… “You look like Cicely Tyson,” they teased me in school. At the time, I only knew this Hollywood superstar and iconic black actress as the slave on the TV series “Roots.” I was ashamed and embarrassed that she and I had aligning features of out-of-Africa dark skin, wide mouth, and equally wide nose that spread with a smile. So, I didn't smile much in childhood. I didn't want classmates to recognize Cicely in me.
Fast-forward to the 55-year-old I've become… I can't stop smiling, AND my smile renders the kindest compliments. In fact, it's one of my best assets! What a difference self-esteem makes! #theblackdollaffair
Today, when people say, “Mama Doll, you look like Cicely Tyson,” I smile with my big Cicely lips and say with pride, “Yes, I do! Thank you!”
Rest in peace, Cicely.
—Love, Mama Doll, Founder of The Black Doll Affair
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Black girl Magic!🖤🪄
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🖤With thousands of Black Dolls across the country, it’s impossible for us to catch every birthday. But every now and then, when a birthday is brought to our attention, and it’s a little quiet around here… 🤪 we love taking a moment to celebrate one of our own.
Today, we’re celebrating Christina Doll! 🥳
Happy Birthday, Dollfriend! Wishing you a year filled with joy, love, laughter, and every blessing. Thanks for being part of The Black Doll Affair family. Enjoy your special day! 🖤🎉
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Brittney Griner Files for Divorce from Wife Cherelle, Who Helped Fight for WNBA Star’s Release from Russia💔.
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On the count of three…name it, the catch 22! 1…2…3 G😂! 🛳️🦒
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We struck hold, yawl! 💛
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Mother Nature put them in Black History timeout. 🤷🏾♀️😂You cannot make this stuff up!
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They said dark-skinned Dolls should play it safe… especially those over 50…
Wellp, you’ll want to follow Emmy Award-winning fashionista Velicia Hill’s YouTube reboot, because she ain’t having none of that! To quote her: “Don’t waste the pretty!”
Style. Grace. Pretty face.
Mama Doll’s sister, you’ve seen her style on the pages of Essence, Oprah, Vanity Fair, Vogue, her own magazine, Ms. Heel, and at countless Black Doll Affairs. Now she’s back on YouTube, opening the doors to her Dollhouse and bringing her signature style to women who know that confidence never goes out of fashion.
Subscribe to @VeliciaHill for confidence in color.
Give her a subscribe! ❤️
youtube.com/veliciahill
#DontWasteThePretty
#ConfidenceInColor
#StyleTips
#GRWM
#DarkSkinBeauty
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Everybody loves Zeus, the #dollhousedobie 🐾
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Happy Father’s Day, Brothas!🖤
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