The designer Conner Ives hoped to do some good with his “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt. Worn by celebrities, and sold out online, the shirts are raising money for a trans cause.

This 1970 photo shows Southern University's Dancing Dolls, known for their sparkling style, from left, Alfreda Banks, Brenda Adger, Theda Batiste, Darlene Barbarain, Lois McFarland, Judy Bass and ...