Intergenerational gathering of Black families, artists, and community members sharing stories, creativity, and Black dolls in the Black Dolls Matter® Community.

Join the Black Dolls Matter® Asé Community

Storytelling. Creativity. Culture. Connection.

The Asé community is the community of Black Dolls Matter®—a place to gather around Black dolls, art, storytelling, cultural memory, and the work of building what comes next.

What You'll Find Inside

Community Conversations

Connect with collectors, artists, educators, families, and supporters who believe representation matters.

Black Doll History & Representation

Explore stories, resources, and conversations that honor Black doll history, representation, and the memories carried through generations.

Creative Projects & Workshops

Explore doll making, storytelling, hands-on projects, workshops, and other ways of thinking and creating with your hands.

Events & Gatherings

Discover workshops, virtual conversations, exhibits, community events, and opportunities to gather around the work.

Two Ways to Belong. One Circle of Care.

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Asé Membership

A place to belong, connect, create, and grow. Join the community and share in the growing world of Black Dolls Matter®. No purchase required.

Black Dolls Matter® Asé Stewardship graphic featuring a young Black girl with Asé symbol earrings and the text “Asé Steward $22 / Year.”

Asé Stewardship

Help sustain the circle and the creative work it makes possible. Annual stewardship includes a special gift of appreciation.

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