Black Activism in the Fashion World

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Pop culture icon and Savage X Fenty founder Rihanna wrote a heartfelt Instagram post voicing her profound sorrow at the murder of George Floyd. Rihanna also made sure to remind her audience of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, two other recent victims of racist police brutality. Being a black woman herself, Rihanna is all too aware of the systemic injustices that surround and impact her. Thus, using her power and influence, she has taken the initiative to aid those fighting for racial justice.

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Soon after Rihanna poured her heart out to the public, Savage X Fenty’s Instagram announced the donation of the company's profits to Black Lives Matter Greater New York and Bail Project, the latter of which is currently focused on releasing imprisoned BLM protestors. Savage X Fenty concluded the Instagram post with the hashtag #PullUp, imploring customers to contribute and commit to the noble cause.

Savage X Fenty is the most prominent example of major fashion brands supporting the black community in such turbulent times. While skepticism of giant corporations’ commitment to combating oppression is understandable, mass awareness of racial injustice and financial backing from these companies are nonetheless imperative when black people’s lives and civil rights are in jeopardy. Kering, Banana Republic, and Gucci are donating to the NAACP and Campaign Zero, and ASAI has recreated Rihanna’s tie-dye dress, the price of which will be allocated towards Black Lives Matter, Solace Women Said, and The Voice of Domestic Workers.

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Smaller fashion labels meaningfully contributed to black activism as well, with Susan Alexandra donating to black LGBTQ mental health services and ModCloth donating to Black Lives Matter while encouraging customers to do the same. Fashion businesses of all sizes are doing their part to enact social change, and it is truly inspiring to witness fellow human beings make efforts to protect one another.

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https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/fashion-brands-donating-black-lives-matter-47524266

Report: Nia Hunt

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