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Equal Measure: Moving the Conversation Forward
Greater diversity in the fashion industry is now being demanded, but it has been a focus since the Seventies…
Black-Owned Wellness Brands Gain Traction
Black founders in the all-natural beauty space — like retailer BLK + GRN and superfood brand Golde — along…
These Fashion and Beauty Brands Are Creating Scholarships for Black Students
Major companies are continuing their commitments to the Black Lives Matter movement with scholarships aiding…
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Gender-Neutral Brand TomboyX Creates Model Check-in Form
The series of questions are intended to help mitigate tensions around gender, race, special needs and any…
Virgil Abloh Raises $1M Scholarship Fund for Black Students
The designer has partnered with the Fashion Scholarship Fund to launch the Virgil Abloh "Post Modern"…
Facebook’s Civil Rights Auditor Calls Recent Decisions ‘Painful’
Despite some progress over the last two years, Facebook's actions on hate speech "have led to serious…
What to Know About Blackout Day 2020
The initiative calls on Black Americans to use their economic power to spotlight the racial wealth gap.
Diversity Discussed as Part of Couture’s Online Program
Jenke Ahmed-Tailly moderated the talk with Lamine Badian Kouyaté, Svet Chassol, Inès Manaï and Paul Lavel.
Studies Find COVID-19 Has Solidified Gen Z’s Core Values
The pandemic is a defining moment in the lives of Gen Z consumers who remain constant, outspoken advocates…
Outside View: Black Unison — Voices of Makeup Artists
Journalist and stylist Zadrian Smith in conversation with Black makeup artists Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, Sir…
Mirror Mirror: The Industry Breaks Down Its Diversity
In the final part of a series, leading fashion, beauty and retail companies break down the makeup of their…
Outside View: Black Unison — Voices of Hairstylists
Journalist and stylist Zadrian Smith speaks to Black hairstylists Yusef, Nai'vasha and Marcia Lee about why…
Mirror, Mirror: Industry Players Look at Their Diversity Quotient
Industry giants from Ralph Lauren to Target discuss where they are now and where they need to go.
Storytelling That is More Than Skin Deep
The beauty industry represents personal and individual expression where inclusivity and authenticity are a…
Tracy Reese and Nonprofit Nest Launch Support for Detroit’s Underserved Creatives
"This is an opportunity to amplify Black voices and the voices of indigenous and people of color in general…