Today and Everyday, Black Lives Matter.
As America is taking a stand to fight against oppression, our nation is coming together now more than ever. People of all ethnicities are recognizing their differences with one another and supporting the black community as we try to make history. The BLM Protests, Black Lives Matter, are impacting not only America, but other nations. We continue to see cultures from around the world speaking up and peacefully protesting to stand in solidarity with the black community.
Celebrities, businesses, influencers, and various industries are using their public platform to speak on this unlawful oppression. The fashion industry in particular is using their voice via social media and making substantial donations to multiple funds. Warby Parker and Etsy are donating $1 million each in response to this movement. Spanx, Aritzia, Gap Inc. Family, Lululemon, and Pretty Little Thing are also providing significant financial support during this tumultuous time.
The beauty industry is also making their mark as many companies have decided to partake in the movement. Glossier, Savage X Fenty, Billie, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and E.L.F are just some of the companies who have responded and donated.
If you’re in a position to donate please try to support these companies and/or black owned businesses. The more we find solidarity in the most troubling of times, the greater our future can be.
While the COVID-19 pandemic had allowed individuals to grow a part, or even become enemies, the BLM protests are quickly rekindling our love for humanity. Speak up. Do your part. Peacefully protest. Know that we can and will make history. And, most importantly, recognize that Black Lives Matter.
Photo Credits:
https://blacklivesmatter.com
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-lives-matter-releases-policy-agenda-n620966
Report: Kaitlin Gallagher
At the rise of Covid-19 many of us first questioned the timeline of fashion week and would we see the regular calendar continue - the question weighed over many of us for months! It was refreshing to see design houses and designers across the globe take advantage of the uncertainty and plow into production mode - thus my interest in Jerri Reid New York - The Black Designer based in Brooklyn New York wow’d instagram with his latest collection paying homage to the Black Is King film which debuted earlier this year in July. I was taken aback at quick of a turn round the young designer produced and released his well crafted designs reflecting some of the films most memorable moments.