Category: Black Dolls Matter

How It Began

How It Began As we commemorate Black History, I am honored to share my personal story…

Behind the Scenes with CBS Philly

I recently had the opportunity to share my life-long passion for puppets and dolls with CBS…

“There is nothing more beautiful than the smile of a child who sees their beauty reflected…

Gift-A-Doll 2022

Black Dolls Matter® is giving dolls away this holiday season to needy children. Black Dolls Matter®…

Lenon “Aunt Len” Holder Hoyte

Aunt Len’s Doll and Toy Museum Aunt Len was Lenon Holder Hoyte, a retired public…

Ida B. Wells Barbie Inspiring Women Doll

The Barbie Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who…

Brown Like Me

Brown Like Me As long as I can remember, dolls have been a vital part of…

Making Progress

Making Progress When I started the Black Dolls Matter® campaign on social media, it was very…